Lab Assistant

Minimum high school diploma
2-year or 4-year degree from college or technical school in a chemical or life-science related field; or equivalent job experience in an industrial laboratory environment
Good interpersonal and communication skills to be able to work well in team environment
Able to meet established deadlines
Comfortable with safely working with hazardous materials
Strong interest in hands-on work to ensure a good understanding of the products
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Possess strong computer skills

Assist in the design of experiments, conduct those experiments independently and collect, summarize, and present the resulting data
Preparation and evaluation of coating formulations including, primer, topcoat and clear coat using mixing equipment and various spray equipment
Accurately run and record test results for all coatings formulations
Troubleshoot problems as they arise in the laboratory; collaborate with research investigators when erroneous or unexpected results occur
Document findings and communicating results
Inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment used to conduct experiments at the designated work location
Maintain appropriate inventory of chemicals and/or supplies necessary for the completion of experiments at work location
Maintain a safe working environment
Interpret and communicate test results using computer-based systems
Document experimental test results using computer programs such as Word, Excel
Safely handle, categorize, and dispose of chemicals on a routine basis
Handle multiple tasks under strict time constraints