Quality Control Lab Technician - Paint Coatings Testing
Overview
You will run quality control tests on production batches, adjust formulas to hit specifications, and approve fills for shipment. You will work 90% in the lab and 10% on the floor at a coatings manufacturer in Wood Dale, IL. You will join a Quality team of 4, reporting to the Quality Manager. This contract-to-hire role builds your analytical and manufacturing skills with hands-on wet chemistry and color matching.
What You'll Do8
- 1Run viscosity, gloss, color, and physical property tests on production batches.
- 2Analyze results and calculate batch adjustments to bring products within specification.
- 3Verify batches meet ISO standards before filling and during the fill process.
- 4Prepare and approve final fill check panels for production.
- 5Document batch adjustments, fill checks, and test results in the QMS.
- 6Follow RCRA procedures for hazardous waste labeling, storage, and transfer.
- 7Collaborate with the Quality Manager on product approvals and process improvements.
- 8Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab environment.
Requirements8
- 11+ year of Quality Control laboratory experience.
- 2Knowledge of wet chemistry techniques and viscosity testing.
- 3Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
- 4Basic math skills: percentages, fractions, and measurements.
- 5Comfortable handling chemicals and hazardous materials.
- 6Ability to follow procedures and keep accurate records.
- 7Preferred: paint or coatings industry experience.
- 8Preferred: production or manufacturing support experience.
Salary Insight
Salary not disclosed in listing
Location
Required Skills
Similar open positions
Explore active roles that match your skills and interests.
Actalent
VerifiedQuality Control Chemist I
Actalent seeks a Quality Control Chemist I to lead product testing and inspection at multiple stages. The role requires analyzing statistical data to define quality standards and executing duties that support the overall quality control process. This position drives consistency and reliability across manufacturing operations.
System One
VerifiedLab Technician, Coatings Testing
You will handle coatings testing in a Houston lab, owning data collection and reporting for client projects. You will prepare chemical mixtures and evaluate coated substrates under established protocols. The role sits on a small lab team within System One, supporting industrial R&D. It offers a 9-month contract with potential extension or permanent conversion.
Actalent
VerifiedQuality Control Chemist, Chemistry & QC Testing in LA Area
Own quality control testing across raw materials and finished goods at scale within a chemical distribution leader. You will compile statistical data to set quality standards and support the QA process. Work in a hands-on lab with standard analytical equipment and documentation workflows. This role blends lab science with process compliance and cross functional collaboration to ensure product reliability.
OCCS INC
VerifiedQuality Control Tech, Detergent Chemical Manufacturing
As Quality Control Tech at OCCS INC, you will own the testing and release of finished blended products at a chemical plant in Los Angeles, scaling lab throughput to 100+ batches per shift. You will join a small QC team reporting to the Lab Manager and collaborate with production to catch non-conformances before shipment. This role stands out for its direct impact on product purity and regulatory compliance in a niche chemical segment.
Actalent
VerifiedLab Technician, Food & Pharma QA Support
Own lab support for sample prep, testing, and equipment operation in a flavor laboratory. You will maintain safety and quality standards while documenting results at a contract, onsite facility in Glenview IL. You’ll join a collaborative team within a modern lab and production space. This role offers hands on testing and development support with room to grow in R&D and quality functions.
Carpenter Co.
VerifiedLab Technician, Chemical Testing & Polyurethane
You will own formulation development and quality testing for polyurethane products at Carpenter Co., a leader in foam and chemical manufacturing. You will verify reactivity profiles and physical properties, prepare lab-scale formulas, and operate titration equipment for critical chemical measurements. You will work alongside a small team in a hands-on, lab-focused role in Rochester Hills, MI, with direct impact on product consistency. This role offers a path to deepen expertise in polymer chemistry and quality assurance within a stable industrial environment.