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HourlyJob Description:
Are you looking for a new challenge? Passionate about innovation? Want to work for a global company that values integrity, teamwork, and loyalty?
At LATICRETE International, we aim to be the leading construction brand trusted globally for high-performance tile and stone installation systems and building finishing solutions. We've been in business for over 65 years, family-owned for three generations, and can be found in over 100 countries. The Hartford Business Journal even named us one of Connecticut's top family-owned companies in 2017!
We don't just make innovative, industry-leading products. Our purpose is to improve the built world and the lives of those who build it. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, our partners, and the global communities in which we operate.
We are seeking passionate and ambitious employees who want to make a difference not just within our organization, but within their communities, our industry, and the world. If that sounds like you, then what are you waiting for? Join the family and expand your horizons!
Just some of our benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Tuition reimbursement
- 12 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
- Flexible spending
- Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
Overview:
Responsible for preparing formulations and conducting testing under the direction of staff member
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
- Perform physical testing on experimental or standard products as directed by staff member.
- Record and report test results in an approved manner.
- Knowledgeable with hazards and safety procedures of chemicals used in R&D lab environment.
- Maintain absolute security over batching and formula sheets at night, weekends or when not in use; ensure that only authorized personnel have access to formulas.
- Maintain a clean and efficiently operating R&D laboratory.
- Maintain clean and properly operating testing equipment.
- Provide innovative suggestions for improved performance tests and methods. 8. Implement special technical projects as assigned by supervisor.
Nonessential Job Functions:
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Job Specifications/Skills:
- 2-4 years' experience in a research lab or a minimum of 1 year experience in a construction material laboratory is required.
- Work exposure to QC and Laboratory environment.
- Must be well organized, detail oriented and have strong analytical ability.
- Team Cooperation - maintain a positive, cooperative, professional attitude with all LATICRETE employees and all customers.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be a self-starter and ability to multi-task.
- Computer skills: Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
- Bending and reaching to file. Infrequent ability to lift/move up to minimum of 50 pounds.
Minimum Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma, Associates Degree in Science Preferred
Travel:
- 10%