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1st Shift Chemical Tech

Plymouth, MI 48170

Posted: 06/25/2026 Industry: Skills Job Number: 57475852 Pay Rate: $22.00 / hour

Job Description

Duties:
  • Familiarity with hands-on tools and standard laboratory testing equipment.
  • Perform routine testing (hands-on operations) and sample preparation.
  • Responsible for overall performance of assigned laboratory tests or projects including but not limited to timelines, quantity, and quality of generated data.
  • Responsible for generation of appropriate chemical or physical properties reports that meet customer needs and/or test specifications.
  • Adhere to company policies and internal operating procedures from the ISO 17025 quality system during the measurement/testing process.
  • Ability to work within fast paced laboratory environment.
  • Ability to adhere to strict safety protocols.
  • Ability to take ownership of all duties related to Test Lab Operations.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
 Job Skills & Knowledge 
  • Associate’s degree of applied Science, Chemical Technology or a related field preferred.
  • High School Diploma.
  • Minimum of one year of work experience in environmental, corrosion, chemical or material science laboratory, including the following:
  • Prior experience in accredited test laboratory ISO 17025, NVLAP, A2LA, NADCAP.
  • Prior experience with Polarized Light Microscope (PLM).
  • Prior experience with Accelerated Weathering testing (UV Exposure, Xenon Arc).
  • Prior experience with testing of Coatings, Paints, Surface Finishes.
  • Prior experience with sample preparation techniques and ICP-OES.
  • Demonstrated experience as being highly motivated and self-directed.
 
  • Proficient with applications and computer-based file structures.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills.
 Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to walk.
  • Ability to speak verbally and read in English.
  • Ability to see with corrective lenses.
  • Ability to hear.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
  • Ability to use a computer.

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