Technical Assistant III

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Date: Mar 6, 2025

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77091

Company: AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

Job Purpose

Technical Assistant III supports daily project tasks and lab work requests under supervision. The employee will be efficient at working with defined standard operating procedures (SOPs) and making minor adjustments to established product lines to achieve performance or application efficiencies.

Long Description

The Technical Assistant III is a highly motivated person with a problem solving and customer-oriented mindset that performs lab work necessary to help maintain product lines and support business growth. The perform each essential duty safely, satisfactorily, and in a timely manner.

Understand and follow a batch ticket (recipe) with high degree of accuracy for weights and measurements.
Learns how to use all the testing equipment in the lab. 
Performs the proper test on raw materials, in process and finished goods to verify they meet the required specification (as applicable).    
Documentation of testing results in SAP/Access databases. 
Coordinates the finished goods sample retains are collected and stored properly. 
Creation of certificates of analysis which are provided to customers. 
Maintains quality records in a centralized filing system. 
Appropriately maintains testing standards. 
Follow daily work plan for Lab Work Request or project plan
Recognize roadblocks or anomalies; resolve them or communicate concerns with a chemist in a timely manner
Coordinate/maintain a well-stocked laboratory by taking inventory and monitoring raw material and product consumption (Kanban).

Job Requirements

Conform with all site and laboratory safety requirements and policies, including participation in AkzoNobel safety programs including audits, safety meetings, and demonstrating safe practices and behaviors
Pragmatic, proactive, quick learner, self-motivated
Learn and understand customer application methods to replicate customer line conditions
Effective interpersonal skills, keeping direct manager and team members informed of progress

Total Compensation

The hourly range for these skills is: $23.50/hr + 4% Annual Bonus
401K retirement savings with a 6% company match
Medical insurance with HSA
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay
Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans
Short & Long term disability
Paid Parental leave
Career growth opportunities
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
Employee referral plan
Employee appreciation days

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 43771

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Nearest Major Market: Houston

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