Lab Tech

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 Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Title: Lab Tech I

Location: Valparaiso, IN
Pay: $23.55 per hour

Shift: 2-3-2 - Rotating Schedule (Including Weekends)

6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Overview: 

Duties include sampling, testing, measuring, and analyzing results related to raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods. Coordinates with Production to maintain product quality. Responsible for lab equipment repairs, calibrations, and standardizations. Provides technical support to other business lines as needed. Maintains a clean and orderly lab and office area.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

These areas of responsibility will include, but not be limited to:

• Working safely, following all plant rules, reporting all near misses and unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Keeping work areas clean and organized.
• Monitoring equipment condition and communicating any deficiencies to the supervisor.

• Perform laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data in all test systems that support all manufacturing processes.
• Test systems include:  Physical, Chemical, Magnetic, Chemical Purity, Color, Microbial
• Carry out routine tasks accurately and follow strict procedures to carry out analysis.
• Maintain, repair, and operate standard laboratory equipment.
• Prepare chemicals, solutions, and reagents as required.
• Maintain accurate databases and records: QI analyst, Lab notebooks, Other (Excel files, etc)
• Maintain quality standards for testing and sampling:
  • Proper labeling
  • Proper documentation
  • Proper distribution
  • Proper testing
• Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced.
• Assist with troubleshooting/maintaining test systems.
• Assist in test method development.
• Assist R&D effort.
• Assist with sample requests (sample gathering and SRF completion)
• Assist in the training of new personnel.
• Adhere to safety and environmental regulations.
• Assist with production and process control functions as needed.
• Completes any and all other duties, as required or assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, or successfully pass a pre-employment screening test.
• Prefer 2 years’ experience in an industrial lab setting. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of laboratory operations.
• Experience using MS Office (Excel, Word) 
• Good communication/teamwork skills.

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.
 

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.