COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Lansdowne Engineering is an R&D, testing and consulting company focused on helping coatings manufacturers develop and refine products that meet market and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or college diploma in chemistry or a chemistry background * Familiar with Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Projects, etc)
• Demonstrated and thorough record keeping skills
• Comfortable learning and becoming proficient in new systems and processes
• 3 years coating experience.

• Assist in performing specified analysis under the direction of the senior chemist
• Prepare lab samples and conduct lab tests including liquid (viscosity. pH, solids, sag resistance, etc) and physical tests (x-hatch adhesion, scratch adhesion, gloss, dry film thickness, etc)
• Evaluate experimental formulations using standard methodologies
• Run a variety of equipment including, but not limited to, lab mixers and scales, dry film gage, microscope/motic camera, humidity chamber, swellometer, etc.
• Adhere to and promote company’s safety standards and keep the lab areas clean and in safe working condition
• Perform colour matching and formulating as directed by Senior Personnel * Collaborate with team members and maintain basic instrumentation
• Maintain accurate records and lab books, and respect company confidentiality policy * Perform quality control on production batches and maintain QC log
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned