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As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

Quad is seeking a Laboratory Technician for our Hartford, WI CR/T location. This individual will be responsible for quality control and color matching of printing inks and raw materials. Quality control testing includes the measurement of physical properties using instrumentation as well as the visual assessment of color. Other testing of related materials (solvents, powders, and resins) along with printed material and substrates using non-routine equipment/instrumentation is also required as needed. The wage range is $20.00 - $25.00 / hour depending on experience. The hours for this position are M-W, working 7 pm - 7 am.

Qualifications

+ Two-year technical degree in Chemistry, Quality Control, or a comparable field of science.

+ Work experience in the ink, paint, or other materials industry will be considered if the candidate demonstrates a high level of technical knowledge.

+ Experience using good general laboratory practices for weighing, mixing, testing, and replication.

+ Basic working knowledge of chemistry and statistics.

+ Working knowledge of algebra and arithmetic for mixed composition and formulation work.

+ Have demonstrated proficiency in Excel, including calculations and plots.

+ Be generally proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access) and enjoy working with a variety of software programs.

+ Be able to see and assess color and complete the Munsell color test with a passing score.

+ Be comfortable using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and working with a large variety of chemicals including solvents, acids, bases, inks, resins, pigments, and powders

+ Be well organized and tidy in a laboratory/office environment.

+ Be able to work as an individual and as part of a team.

+ Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

+ Be able to follow standard operating procedures.

+ Have good written and verbal communication skills.

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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