SUMMARY 

Responsible for evaluation of water based flexographic, gravure, lithographic coatings for graphic arts industry.

Performs laboratory testing to assist in every aspect of coating development including quality control, process control, or product development. Requires a self-starter who can perform experiments, carry out scientific tests, record and evaluate data accurately.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

ICP Industrial, Inc must be made aware of reasonable accommodations are needed to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the required job duties. Efforts will be made to “reasonably accommodate” providing it does not cause undue hardship for ICP Industrial, Inc. Some accommodations may include the following:

• Additional modifying equipment or devices

• Making the work environment readily accessible to individuals with disabilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up, calibrates, adjusts, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments.

• Runs multiple laboratory experiments simulations with high level of scientific accuracy.
• Test materials used as ingredients in coatings, such as, stability, viscosity, density, gloss, solids, COF, and others.
• Organizes and records all pertinent testing information in the laboratory project files as references for future use, and maintains all documents, prints or items generated from projects daily
• Prepares graphs and charts.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Support production quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA).
• Provides technical service to accounts, if needed.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and orderly work area and laboratory space assigned
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school graduate or associate degree from two-year college; two years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to write reports and procedure.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills:

Word processing, Spreadsheet, Manufacturing software

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to lift a minimum of 10 pounds.