What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Lab Tech position at Elinor Coatings, LLC.?
• Operate and maintain environmental testing equipment, including B117 salt spray, QUV/UV, xenon arc (QSUN), humidity, thermal cycling, and environmental chambers, with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment and maintain operational readiness.
• Independently interpret and apply ASTM, ISO, customer, and other applicable test standards to plan and execute technically sound environmental durability and corrosion testing.
• Serve as the technical resource for Lab Technicians, providing hands-on training, troubleshooting support, and guidance on equipment operation, test methods, ASTM requirements, and laboratory practices.
• Review test setups, test execution, and results for technical accuracy and compliance with applicable test methods; identify deviations, equipment issues, and potential impacts to test validity.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex environmental testing and equipment issues, working with engineering, management, and external service providers to identify and resolve problems.
• Proven experience leading a small technical team, including mentoring, skill development, competency assessment, and supporting technician progression toward independent and advanced operation.
Elinor Coatings, LLC accelerates custom development of chromate-free anti-corrosion and specialty coatings and metal protection systems for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). We pioneer metal-rich solutions for aluminum, magnesium and titanium and the latest universal primers to protect against galvanic corrosion where steel and lightweight substrates meet. We address the toughest corrosion issues and provide longer-lasting readiness for vehicles, communication systems, superstructures, weapon systems and general deployment with agile surface solutions in convenient packaging designed for safer, cleaner, hassle-free application on land and at sea in all types of climates.