Sr. Lab Technician - Military veterans preferred

Business Overview

ABOUT MACDERMID GRAPHICS SOLUTIONS

As a part of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), MacDermid Graphics Solutions is a global leader in the manufacturing and marketing of photopolymer plates and platemaking systems for the package printing industry.

Our technologies, processes, equipment, and services are utilized in flexographic printing applications by global market leaders to produce high quality graphics in the flexible packaging; folding carton; corrugated; and tag & labels markets.

From liquid to sheet, solvent to thermal, we offer our commercial packaging customers a choice when it comes to selecting the best plate processing method for their specific printing and packaging applications.

To elevate brand equity, graphic identity, and product information to the next level, major consumer goods manufacturers and their packaging supply chain partners from all over the world count on MacDermid for a full range of printing plate solutions to help their products stand out.

Job Purpose

The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for supporting new product development projects for liquid and sheet photopolymers, including manufacturing testing & support and application development efforts. This will involve conducting specified experimental tasks including lab and pilot scale formulation and extrusion, material characterization, and imaging studies.

Job Responsibilities

Requirements & Qualifications

• Operational knownledge of High Performance Liquid Chromatography including the ablity to establish advanced methods controling oligometers and retention times to calculate results.
• Provide detailed guidance to the liquids department throughout the reaction and adjustment process.
• Coordinate the control of documented information ensuring ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 standards are in compliance.
• Responsible for supply inventories and re-stocking of depleted supplies.
• Ensure incoming hazardous reagents are stored correctly reviewing with lab personal of safe handling procedures.
• Ensure lab hazardous waste containers are properly labeled and are in the correct satellite accumulation areas.
• Ability to troubleshoot, adjust, modify, and or repair specialized laboratory equipment, apparatus and related devices relative to the work process.
• Assist or advise in the development of laboratory procedures and methods.
• Education typically includes an A.S. or B.S. in chemistry or equivalent education (1-2 yrs of technical college with a chemistry orientation) and/or -3 years practical experience

Skills

• Must have hands-on laboratory experience, on-the-job training, or equivalent background
• Knows routine, standardized lab functions
• Performs testing and analysis as directed
• Solid expertise with the various analytical equipment pertinent to work area
• Requires the ability to analyze chemical solutions and/or processes
• Interaction with customers on the phone or in person
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are important
• Expertise with Microsoft Office applications (excel & word) and Compliant Pro.

Education

Physical Requirements

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.