Sr. Plastics Lab Technician

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Plastics Lab Technician with a strong hands-on mindset and a proven ability to build, optimize, and operate laboratory environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, takes initiative, and brings both technical expertise and practical problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate has deep experience in pigment and additive masterbatch development and is comfortable engaging directly with customers while helping drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute formulation, compounding, and testing plastic materials, with a focus on pigment and additive masterbatches
• Operate and maintain lab equipment such as extruders, mixers, spectrophotometers, and testing instruments
• Support lab setup, expansion, and continuous improvement initiatives, including equipment selection and workflow optimization
• Troubleshoot processing and formulation issues, providing practical, data-driven solutions
• Conduct color matching, dispersion analysis, and performance evaluations
• Document formulations, test results, and procedures with accuracy and clarity
• Collaborate with R&D and commercial teams to help scale lab developments into customers’ production
• Interface with customers to understand technical requirements, present findings, and support product development
• Stay informed on industry trends, new materials, and emerging technologies to contribute to innovation

Qualifications:

• 5 years of hands-on experience in plastics laboratory or compounding environment
• Direct experience with pigment and additive masterbatch formulation and processing
• Demonstrated involvement in lab setup, startup, or expansion projects
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with processing equipment
• Ability to work independently with a proactive, “doer” mentality
• Experience in color science, dispersion, and polymer performance testing necessary
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage in customer-facing situations
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with polymers such as PE, PP, PS, ABS, and engineering resins
• Experience scaling formulations from lab to production
• Knowledge of quality systems and testing standards (ASTM, ISO)
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and innovation

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000