Job Description

Lab Technician

Monaca, PA

Pay: $23/hour

Long term contract

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Lab Technician to support our ISO 9001-certified, 24/7 emulsion polymerization manufacturing operations. In this role, you will conduct analytical testing to ensure product quality, support manufacturing processes, and uphold our commitment to safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses on emulsion polymerization products and plant wastewater to support in-process and finished goods manufacturing.
• Accurately measure and analyze physical and chemical properties, including pH, viscosity, solids, particle size distribution, and product composition using GC, HPLC, FTIR, titrations, and other methods.
• Enter, retrieve, and manage data using LIMS (IQS), SAP, and other software platforms.
• Communicate analytical results clearly, both in documentation and with colleagues.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, laboratory procedures, and quality standards; maintain clean and organized lab environment.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy in all analyses and reporting.
• Support ongoing improvement initiatives and participate in troubleshooting as needed.
• This position may begin as a temporary assignment with the potential for full-time employment.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Associate’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, or a related science discipline, with at least 6+ months of relevant industrial laboratory experience

OR

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum of 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience in industrial, QA/QC, R&D, Analytical, or Environmental settings.

Experience:

• At least 2+ years in a laboratory environment, preferably with increasing responsibilities.
• Experience working with QA/QC or R&D in a manufacturing or production setting is strongly preferred.

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Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to systematically conduct testing and interpret results.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with analytical instruments (GC, HPLC, FTIR), titrations, and laboratory software (LIMS, SAP).
• Data Accuracy: Strong attention to detail in measurement, recording, and reporting.
• Communication: Clear and concise documentation and verbal transmission of results.
• Collaboration: Team-oriented with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across shifts and departments.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends, as per business needs.
• Safety and Compliance: Committed to maintaining a safe work environment and following all regulatory/ISO standards.

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Work Schedule

• Willing and able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends.
• Schedules typically alternate between 36-hour weeks (3 days at 12 hours each) and 48-hour weeks (4 days at 12 hours each), with non-consecutive days off.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Salary info:

$20 - $23 / hr

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