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Lab Technician Job in Fostoria, Ohio US

Lab Technician

Roppe Corporation - Fostoria, OH

Posted: 3/20/2026 - Expires: 4/19/2026

Job ID: 293294525

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Job Description

Job Summary:
  The Lab Quality Control Technician is responsible for obtaining samples of materials from the
Mixing Department and testing those samples for quality parameters. 

Responsibilities:
  • Operating lab equipment as necessary to ensure successful testing of quality parameters.
  • Including but not limited thickness, color, gravity, and cure, etc.
  • Calibrate lab equipment before the beginning of each shift.
  • Manually record data in a correct manner to ensure accurate reports
  • Maintain rubber with specified ranges and retest rubber that was reclaimed by Quality Control.
  • Testing, investigating, and finding solutions to correct problems in physical properties, cure rate, gravity, color, and thickness.
  • Maintain the many different lab processes
  • Color master processes
  • Cataloging
  • Storing
  • Cross-referencing
  • Color Matching Samples
  • Quality checks
  • Maintain a safe and clean work area
  • Other duties as assigned
Essential Functions:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
  • Ability to accurately write or otherwise record information such that it is readily useable by coworkers, customers, vendors and others;
  • Ability to communicate with coworkers, customers, vendors and others.
  • Detailed oriented, good with basic math and able to work in team environment required.
  • Experience and ability to work in computer applications.
  • Ability to work without supervision and to make appropriate decisions.
  • Ability to process work with accuracy and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to use a computer, including but not limited to its keyboard, touchpad, monitor and mouse.
  • Ability to accurately write or otherwise record information such that it is readily useable by coworkers, customers, vendors and others.
  • Ability to work with office equipment including but not limited to printers, rate books, copiers, calculators, and telephones.
  • Ability to work in a stationary position in usually an office environment for an extended period of time.
  • Physical activity includes sitting, maneuvering around out on plant floor, talking, hearing, handling, reaching, and feeling.
  • Ability to stoop to pick up items off of the floor.
  • Ability to reach above your head to obtain or place work related materials.
  • Ability to periodically lift and move documents, files, file folders and other materials necessary to maintain consistent workflow.
  • Ability to move about the office, plant and grounds as necessary to deliver and receive work related materials or to meet with coworkers, customers, vendors and others.
  • Must dress professionally and appropriately.
  • Ability to work in a safe manner and appropriate manner.
  • Ability to identify color differences.
Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
  • Must have adequate math skills
  • Ability to pass company entrance test

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
High school graduate
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Work Shift:
Third
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