Lab Technician - Research & Development

Ready for something new?

• Do you approach tasks in an analytical and organized manner?
• Do you gain a sense of accomplishment when tasks are finished?
• Are you a person who wants to be part of something unique?
• Do you have a good eye for detail?

As a Laboratory Technician for Glass Coatings & Concepts, you will have an opportunity to use your attention to detail and a sharp eye for color to accomplish many tasks and help drive projects to completion, while working with a unique product in a creative environment.

Glass Coatings and Concepts (GCC) is the premier supplier of ceramic glass enamels for spandrel and decorative glass in the architectural building industry. Located in Monroe, Ohio, we are part of the Shepherd Material Science group, a family-owned multi-national manufacturer of specialty performance products.

GCC develops and manufactures proprietary glass frits, mediums and inorganic pigments that are found in many facades and products you see every day Our success has been built upon the fundamental belief that promoting people of exemplary character, doing quality work, and offering customized products enhance people's lives.  

We are seeking a motivated professional to make, process, and characterize glasses and the glass enamels made from them. You will participate in and support the development and commercialization of custom glass frits, digital printing and glass/ceramic enamels. We need your thoughtful care, and attention to detail to sustain profitable growth while brightening the lives of our customers. You will work closely with our Glass/Materials Scientists, Mediums/Coatings Chemists, Production, Quality Control, and Technical Support personnel to ensure the best solution is developed and presented.

As a GCC employee, you will drive value by striving for excellence in your work and in your support of others throughout GCC. We desire our R&D team members to demonstrate these values by developing products and manufacturing processes that have long-term impact. We are looking for an individual who will demonstrate character and behaviors that others would want to emulate, including respect for others.

Proposed working hours for this position would be Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm.

Note: Assessments are required for this role, including a color identification assessment to ensure minimum performance standards are met.

Hourly Pay: $25.75 - $31.05/hour, based on relevant experience.

Job responsibilities 

• Respect your coworkers and model GCC’s core values by demonstrating exemplary character; striving for excellence in all you do; and working for long-term impact
• Perform duties in a safe, helpful, and harmonious manner.
• Match properties
• Fulfill trial orders
• Troubleshoot and solve problems
• Support the development and commercialization of new glasses and glass frits.
• Support the formulation of new mediums, glass enamels and ink products and the improvement of existing ones.
• Support Production, Quality Assurance/Control, and Technical Support when needed. 
• Prepare, analyze and characterize samples.
• Operate and maintain instrumentation used in characterization.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment including roll coaters, roller kilns and box furnaces, 3-roll mills and speed mixers.

Education Requirements

• Associate degree chemistry, physics, or an applicable science area preferred
• Minimum of one year of general laboratory experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Exhibit strong verbal and writing skills.
• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.  
• Able and willing to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Digital printing experience

Benefits

Full-time team members receive:

• Competitive Pay
• Health and Life Insurance (eligibility date of hire)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company 401K Contribution (eligibility date of hire)
• Company Bonus eligibility
• Fitness Membership subsidy
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Career Development

EEO Statement

The Shepherd Material Science Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 or over), disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.