About the Company
Elinor Coatings creates solutions for corrosion, degradation, and fouling through research in surface protection. We value environmental sustainability and conservation and diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and personalities.
About the Role
This role will join a team of researchers in developing new formulations of protective and anti-corrosion coatings for metals. Support long-term federal research contracts in aerospace and ground vehicle support.
Responsibilities
Lab Maintenance
Development and maintenance of lab operations processes, policies, and procedures
Calibration of laboratory testing equipment
Collection, storage, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
Ordering, receiving, and distributing laboratory supplies
Perform lab inspections for proper labeling, segregation, and hazardous storage
Ensure lab and supply area are neat and organized
Management of inventory supplies
Health & Safety
Lab safety [OSHA, EPA, and ISO functions]
Risk assessment to reduce workplace injuries
Safety orientation for all new hires and overall safety culture
Documenting incidents, near-misses, and safety concerns
Quality Control
Maintain accurate records, databases, and internal reporting
Maintaining quality controls and instruments
Create safety policies and standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
Conduct compliance audits and team guidance to ensure compliance
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or related sciences preferred
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize
Proficient in Microsoft 365
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to take direction and work well with coworkers
Ability to maintain and fix equipment
Lab safety knowledge and lab experience required, OSHA, EPA, and ISO knowledge preferred
Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs
Benefits
Includes competitive salary, 401k match, 100% paid employee healthcare, vision, dental, disability and life insurance plus voluntary HSA, Employee Counseling, and Legal Assistance. Starting PTO is 16 days annually, 14 paid holidays, 12 sick days.