Research Development Research Lab Technician

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Job description

Multi-Color is one of the largest and most awarded label companies in the world, servicing segments such as Home & Personal Care, Food & Beverage, Wine & Spirits and Consumer Durables. A true global leader, our state-of-the-art facilities operate in over 26 countries.

Our 10,000+ employees are guided by our core values: Integrity, Passion, Creativity, Perseverance and Achievement . These values constantly guide our interactions and decision making at Multi-Color!

Join us today!

Calling all Research Development Research Lab Technicians!

Step right up for the next challenge in your career for the World's #1 Label Solutions Provider!

Our Batavia. OH facility is growing! Business is booming and we have added several million dollars in printing and finishing assets into our state of the art facility. We are searching for Research Development Research Lab Technician's that possess a mix of outstanding technical capabilities, coupled with the personal desire and confidence to implement solutions and deliver business results.

If you are looking for a career with opportunities to grow and learn, join us today! Our offerings include:

• Competitive Salaries
• Great benefits - medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and more
• 401K with company match (where YOU can invest in company stock)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition and wellness programs
• Paid vacation and holidays - (10 paid holidays a year with no waiting period!)
• Paid training and certifications
• Employee led safety and community involvement teams
• Wide range of growth and promotion opportunities
• Stability & security for your future

Position Purpose:

This position will complement MCC's existing team of research and development professionals within the CPG group and provide support to the Division globally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for supporting the daily operations of the physical testing and analytical laboratory
• Perform laboratory testing work on label materials (Pressure Sensitive, Shrink, Heat Transfer, In-Mold, Cut and Stack) in an accurate and timely manner
• Safely and efficiently complete routine analysis (operate testing equipment)
• Responsible for routine maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of laboratory physical testing and analytical instruments
• Maintain a laboratory notebook and associated experiments, data, and results (perform data entry and maintain laboratory information )
• Develop and commercialize new product innovations (under the management of a Product Leadership Engineer)
• Support technical/field service problem solving teams
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, external customers and internal clients
• Understand and carry out all instructions
• Read and interpret ASTM and MCC Internal testing standards
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• He or she will have good organizational skills as well as a basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office Suite (Excel and Word). This position requires knowledge of basic mathematical computations and the ability to physically perform the essential duties.
• Ability to travel to other locations as needed to support development work externally.

Requirements for the Laboratory Technician

• 3+ years of experience working in a lab, preferably in a production facility desirable
• AS or BS degree or equivalent work experience
• Working knowledge of chemistry principles
• Working knowledge of general lab operations and EH&S procedures and principles
• Experience with wet chemistry and physical sample analysis would be a plus
• Analytical instrumentation experience, preferably with FTIR and/or GC would be a plus
• Lab experience at a Production Facility would be a plus

If you need special assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at .

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).