Chemical Technician/Project Manager - Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description
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KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee-owned materials engineering firm, internationally recognized as a leading expert in corrosion protection and asset integrity. KTA's hallmark services include coatings failure analysis, forensic laboratory investigations, and independent laboratory testing of coatings performance, among a much broader array of integrated service offerings.
Our Professional Services Business Unit has an immediate need for a reliable self-starter with attention to detail to work in our Coatings Laboratory. We are looking for high caliber candidates with a desire to perform to meet group and company objectives as a Chemical Technician/Project Manager to support Laboratory Services. The position offers opportunity for professional development, advancement and contributing to department growth. You will be considered successful in this position when, within 12 months you have:
Prepared quotations for supervisory review;
Followed standardized testing procedures for coatings and abrasive media;
Applied coatings by various spray application methods following product data and SDS;
A basic knowledge of paint chemistry and accelerated weathering;
Effectively maintained client communications while managing multiple projects simultaneously;
Utilized coatings inspection instruments and visual guides;
Scheduled sample exposure and physical testing with attention to deadlines;
Prepared draft reports for supervisor review; and
Complied with the laboratory's QC program.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
Bachelor's Degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related field OR Associate's Degree in Chemical Technology or related field with relevant experience
Proficient writing and communication skills
Good organization
MS Windows applications experience, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel
Physical Requirements: Near, distance, and color vision, ability to safely lift 40 or more pounds, ability to feel textures, ability to wear respiratory protection, and ability to stand for long periods of time
The compensation package for this position is $25/hour with a comprehensive benefits package including an employee stock ownership plan.
We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company. KTA is a casual, friendly workplace, where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are an employee-owned company, run with family-inspired values and ethics, where diverse perspectives, experiences, and capabilities are embraced and valued. The employees of KTA are dedicated to making each other, the company and our clients successful. We believe that serving our clients as we want to be served results in long lasting business relationships. We are committed to helping you take your career to a new and exciting level. At KTA, you'll work, learn from, and become one of the best in the industry.
KTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. KTA is a Standing Firm Company. Elzly Technology Corporation (Elzly) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA).
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