Lab Technician

Benjamin Moore

. Perform QC lab duties and process order management .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeJohnstown • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in quality control lab duties, including performing and analyzing laboratory tests, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety and regulatory guidelines. Capable of effective communication and collaboration across departments while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in process order management.

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Quality Control ProceduresLaboratory Testing and AnalysisSAP Software ProficiencyAttention to DetailSafety and Regulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Laboratory TestingQuality Control ChecksData AnalysisCalibration of Lab EquipmentBasic Math Skills

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsFlexibility and Adaptability

Tools & Technologies

SAPCimplicityMS WordMS ExcelData Color Spectrophotometer

Industry Keywords

Safety EquipmentSOPsNon-Conformance InvestigationInventory ManagementProcess Scale-Up

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform QC lab duties and process order management
Follow safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines and use required safety equipment
Maintain quality and cleanliness of the work area and equipment
Maintain laboratory and equipment, including calibration of prescribed lab equipment
Assist in process scale-up and watch batches
Perform and analyze laboratory tests and procedures and record data clearly and concisely
Perform quality control checks and procedures supporting first-run capability, in-process QC, post-add calculations, prefill approval, filling approval, and final product release
Visually approve comparative drawdowns for color, gloss/sheen, opacity, and cleanliness
Interpret spectrophotometric data
Maintain inventory of lab supplies and raw materials
Check ZWIP and ZFIN process orders for accuracy and completeness, including packaging information, raw-material quantities and types, and QC data
Investigate non-conformances immediately and quarantine out-of-specification or questionable materials until final disposition
Communicate with other departments for proper transfer of completed batches to assigned holding tanks
Collaborate with QC Lab, Filling, Mixing, and Thinning & Shading Departments to process paint batches
Take direction from the production supervisor/manager and department leads as required
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school graduate or equivalent required
Ability to work in a team environment
Willingness to be cross-functional and flexible to change duties and start times
Excellent attention to detail
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Ability to use company software and computer system programs, including SAP, Cimplicity, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Data Color spectrophotometer software
Good organizational and record-keeping skills
Ability to work safely and follow SOPs
Good interpersonal communication skills
Frequent sitting, standing, bending/twisting of neck and waist, squatting, and kneeling
Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects from floor
Constant standing for 6–8+ hours
Ability to stand and climb stairs as needed
Ability to lift a minimum of 55 lbs. continuously throughout shift
Constant grasping with dominant hand for 6–8+ hours
Constant walking for 6–8+ hours
Ability to use proper PPE, including eye protection, safety shoes, and gloves
Ability to work overtime when required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive and well-rounded benefits package
Career development options
Business resource groups
Opportunities to connect with colleagues
Performance-based annual raise
Performance-based annual bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match
PTO starting at 3 weeks' vacation
7 paid holidays
5 personal days
Employer-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for eligible active employees