Lab Technician

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Cooperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website atwww.sunchemical.comor connect with us onLinkedInorTwitter

Lab Technician

This role has the responsibility to develop new products, processes, and evaluations with instruction from a project leader. The Lab Technician should be able to use dispersing equipment, understand basic dispersion formulations, and evaluate products. The role is required to perform all tasks using safe procedures, maintain a clean and safe working environment, document experiments, complete basic data analysis, and maintain ISO standards in their area.

Main Functions:

• Safely and accurately performs and documents all types of laboratory experiments with minimal supervision. Makes observations on critical aspects of routine laboratory experiments.
• Successfully interprets and reports test results with supervisor and performs routine calculations as required by experiments.
• Operates and performs minor maintenance on lab equipment used in testing. Orders supplies, instrument parts and contacts instrument manufacturers to arrange for repairs.
• Performs procedures and documentation required by the Quality Management System.
• Provides accident prevention ideas to supervisor and necessary follow-up.
• Assists in the training for following SOPs and guidelines based on safety record, operational expertise, experience and knowledge of equipment.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree in chemical related field or High School graduate or equivalent with knowledge of chemistry
• 2-5 years of Lab experience preferably in dispersing and milling technologies
• Knowledge & experience in operating laboratory equipment such as UV-VIS spectrophotometer, particle size analyzer, pH/conductivity meter, microscope.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations required to adjust formulas
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• SAP experience is a plus

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun's policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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