IPS Corporation · 17 hours ago
Lab Technician
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expIPS Corporation is a global supplier of adhesive and related solutions, seeking a Lab Technician to conduct product testing for solid surface and structural products. The role involves operating laboratory equipment, maintaining safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with quality standards while documenting test results accurately.
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Responsibilities
Able to operate all equipment and complete testing while maintaining a safe work environment. Aware of the immediate surrounds and able to stop work and correct safety hazards
Maintains clearly labelled waste disposal containers per EHS instructions and follows are environmental and safety regulations
Follows all quality and ISO 9001 requirements and procedures without deviation from process. Clearly documents all test results with high integrity and accuracy. Records data on official QC test forms and enters data in electronic database; completes and files paper documents of QC results
Active participant in continuous improvement objectives under the IPSA business systems. Understands the LDM board and how it applies to daily work. Can solve work collaboratively to solve problems within the department through critical thinking
Investigates claims about non-conforming product if they arise by working collaboratively with other functional groups using IPSA business system tools
Operates and tends equipment for generating batch quality and experimental performance results; make decisions regarding pass/fail, continued processing, and batch adjustments based on results and adjustment guidelines
Precisely weighs, measures and checks critical raw materials stored and issued to manufacturing from the QC lab. Through lab testing, assists in qualifying/validating new raw materials; conducts specified incoming raw material QC tests
Insures QC testing samples are “conditioned” as required by procedures for specified tests. Prepares chemical solutions according to standard or desired formulas/formulations
Maintains laboratory equipment, utensils and apparatus in good working condition. Immediately reports maintenance defects, operational errors, or defective equipment to Supervisor
Follows current QC and R&D laboratory systems and procedures. Implementing new systems and procedures when required
Strictly follow standard methods of test
Disposal of hazardous waste in appropriate waste container and transport to central accumulation area
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Able to operate all equipment and complete testing while maintaining a safe work environment
Maintains clearly labelled waste disposal containers per EHS instructions and follows environmental and safety regulations
Follows all quality and ISO 9001 requirements and procedures without deviation from process
Clearly documents all test results with high integrity and accuracy
Records data on official QC test forms and enters data in electronic database; completes and files paper documents of QC results
Active participant in continuous improvement objectives under the IPSA business systems
Understands the LDM board and how it applies to daily work
Can solve work collaboratively to solve problems within the department through critical thinking
Investigates claims about non-conforming product if they arise by working collaboratively with other functional groups using IPSA business system tools
Operates and tends equipment for generating batch quality and experimental performance results
Makes decisions regarding pass/fail, continued processing, and batch adjustments based on results and adjustment guidelines
Precisely weighs, measures and checks critical raw materials stored and issued to manufacturing from the QC lab
Through lab testing, assists in qualifying/validating new raw materials; conducts specified incoming raw material QC tests
Insures QC testing samples are 'conditioned' as required by procedures for specified tests
Prepares chemical solutions according to standard or desired formulas/formulations
Maintains laboratory equipment, utensils and apparatus in good working condition
Immediately reports maintenance defects, operational errors, or defective equipment to Supervisor
Follows current QC and R&D laboratory systems and procedures
Implementing new systems and procedures when required
Strictly follow standard methods of test
Disposal of hazardous waste in appropriate waste container and transport to central accumulation area
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Able to test to a 30 or below in the Farnsworth Munsell 100 hue test
Preferred
Preferred two – five years' experience in working good manufacturing or laboratory experience
Experience using collaborative improvement tools such as lean tools or problem solving tools
An awareness of environment, health and safety issues
A strong understanding of chemistry and the relevant technologies
A good level of IT literacy including Microsoft Office packages and databases
Good organizational skills and a methodical approach to work
Company
IPS Corporation
IPS® Corporation is the leading manufacturer of solvent cements, primers and sealants for all markets and applications
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-08-11Acquired
Leadership Team
Dan St. Martin
Chief Executive Officer
William Barton
CFO, Consultant M&A
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