Tech III Lab

Job description
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 at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Job Title: Lab Technician III

Location: Northlake, IL

Position Summary/Objective:

Lab Technician III is responsible for planning and conducting experiments as well as analyzing and provides basic interpretation of data and results related to the development of robust, optimized products. The technician has operational expertise, experience and knowledge of equipment and processes.

Essential Job Functions:
• Participates in the execution of experiments and generation data for design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical testing.
• As instructed by program leader, documents assigned projects and hours in Sun's GPM.
• Performs laboratory maintenance and housekeeping on a frequent basis.
• Maintains laboratory records.
• Performs basic mathematical calculations to adjust formulas.
• Summarizes data and maintains in request folders for senior analysts.
• Learns and utilizes International Standards Organization (ISO) procedures to maintain compliance.
• Follows Chemical Hygiene plan and looks for safety improvements.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience Education:
• Possesses High School degree or equivalent with laboratory science emphasis.
• Candidates should have 5+ years of work experience, preferably in a chemical, analytical, or biological lab environment.
• Detailed, organized, and demonstrates good writing and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates basic computer proficiency and comfort with Word (tables), Excel and PowerPoint M/S Suite software and can interact and develop proficiency in working with specific software used in lab testing.
• Shows pride in work accomplishments.
• Motivated to learn new concepts, techniques, and practices.
• Displays strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Works successfully in a cross-functional team.
• Displays good math skills and possesses inquisitive nature.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Non-Exempt

Travel Requirements: 0-5%

Competencies:
• Initiative and Collaboration
• Organizational Skills and Decision Making
• Technical Capacity and Mathematics

Key Relationships:
• Program Lead

Provide regular verbal and written project/results updates and communicate timeline/status for assigned tasks.
• Chemists and Scientists

Support projects in collaboration with other Functional Materials team members.
• Director, Technical Manager and Global Technology

Support Director by contributing to regular project reviews.

Pay Range: $52,600 - $65,000

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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