What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Euclid Chemical?
Euclid Chemical is a fully owned subsidiary of RPM International (NYSE: RPM), one of the world's largest coatings companies. With over 110 years of experience, we provide innovative solutions to the construction and restoration markets through our extensive range of treatments, sealants, coatings, sealers, and decorative products. Recognized as a 2024 NE Ohio Top Workplace by Energage, Euclid Chemical prides itself on fostering a people-first culture that values collaboration, respect, and growth.
Euclid Chemical is looking for a candidate with solid technical skills and an eye for detail to join the team as Lab Technician. The Lab Technician will conduct chemical, engineering and physical laboratory tests.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Set up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control- following standardized formulas and procedures.
- Run approved analysis on current production batches for conformity and release.
- Advise on any products that need to be added to the production batch to pass QC.
- Test, analyze and document quality of products such as concrete, cementitious repair products, admixtures for concrete, cement and other raw materials to determine their physical, chemical, and engineering properties.
- Work in the sample program to develop water borne products in custom colors.
- Document results of tests, analyses, and maintain lab books in an acceptable manner.
- Coordinate receipt of telephone, fax, and mailed inquiries regarding product testing/usage and respond accordingly.
- Provide written and verbal technical support and product recommendations and liaise with Plant Manager and headquarters R&D team as needed.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area.
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- Minimum: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Preferred: Associate degree (A.A.) from a college or technical school
Experience:
- Experience working with concrete preferred but not required
WHY JOIN EUCLID CHEMICAL?
Joining our team means gaining access to a suite of competitive benefits including:
- $18.50 per hour plus annual employee bonus program
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Life Insurance, Disability, Parental Leave
- 401k with company match
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Vacation and holiday time
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.
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