Lab Support Associate

Day to Day: As a Lab Support Associate, you will perform specialized activities to support and improve the overall productivity of the lab. This is an entry level position. Yes, that means we will train the right person!

Essential Functions:

• Advanced Testing- Characterization and problem solving using advanced analytical equipment.
• Specification Testing- Evaluation of coatings system to specifications or other test requirements using ASTM (or other) test methods.
• Quality Assurance Investigation- Prepare and test samples to support customer complaint investigation activities. Root Cause analysis and corrective actions based on knowledge of lab and plant processes.
• Scale Up Support (Stage Gate)- Support scale up activities of new or difficult to manufacture formulations in the plant.
• Ensure compliance to all record keeping and documentation requirements supporting laboratory activities.
• Provide technical assistance to internal departments and customers.
• Ensure and maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Project Management- Demonstrates quality, proficiency, speed and complete accountability for assigned tasks. Accurately follows directions requiring minimal supervision.
• Can safely operate/troubleshoot equipment at an intermediate level.
• Intermediate knowledge of raw materials, processing and testing methods.
• Effective and proactive communication to project stakeholders.
Intermediate level of judgement and independent thinking.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Color vision testing.
• Ability to comply to required housekeeping and safety expectations.
• Ability to comply with internal reporting requirements (notebooks, formulation sheets).
• PC Requirements- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams), Product Vision, D365, Salesforce.
Effective communication with work contacts- peers, supervisor and other departments

RECOMMENDED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: TCI is committed to providing outstanding services and benefits for our employees. All regular full-time employees are eligible for these benefits, some of which include:

• Competitive wages in all positions
• Several bonus and wage incentive plans
• 401K match and company paid pension plan.
• Paid holidays off and generous paid time off (PTO)
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance.
• Job related training/tuition reimbursement.
• Career advancement opportunities

Schedule:

• 8- hour shift
• Monday - Friday
• Day Shift, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and/or 2nd Shift, 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm as needed.

TCI is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.