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Wet Process Lab Technician

Atrium

Little Falls, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25–$28 Per Hour
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Cleanroom, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Genetics, Identify Issues, Interviewing Skills, Laboratory, Manufacturing, Materials Testing, Organizational Skills, Pilot Plant, Polymers, Process Development, Product Development, Product Support, Safety Process, Safety Training, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Specimens/Samples, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Textile Industry, Textile Science
LOCATION
Little Falls, NJ
POSTED
1 day ago
Client Overview:
Our client is a growing materials innovation company and is currently expanding their commercialization and production operations efforts, and they are looking to add a Wet Process Lab Technician to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:
$25/hr - $28/hr

Position Overview:
The Wet Process Lab Technician will support the treatment and development of advanced material samples using laboratory and pilot-scale wet-processing methods. The role also includes approximately one reimbursed trip per month to a partner tannery to support on-site production and development trials.

Responsibilities of the Wet Process Lab Technician:
  • Support day-to-day wet processing and testing of advanced material samples using laboratory and pilot-scale tanning drums.
  • Prepare, weigh, and add dyes, softening agents, polymers, water-based solutions, and other processing materials according to established procedures.
  • Mix, tumble, soak, and homogenize materials to achieve targeted color, softness, texture, flexibility, uniformity, and overall appearance.
  • Adjust process variables under the guidance of senior team members, including time, temperature, drum speed, chemical concentration, and treatment sequence.
  • Record batch details, processing conditions, observations, and test results, and compare finished samples against product targets and specifications.
  • Identify and communicate differences in color, softness, texture, or overall material quality.
  • Support product development trials, troubleshooting, sample preparation, pilot runs, and larger-scale production activities.
  • Maintain clean and organized laboratory and processing areas while following chemical handling, PPE, environmental, and safety requirements.
  • Collaborate with product development, quality, operations, and commercialization teams.
  • Travel approximately once per month for reimbursed tannery visits and assist with on-site production or development trials.
  • Gain exposure to formulation and process development as experience grows
Required Experience/Skills for the Wet Process Lab Technician:
  • 1 - 2 years of academic, internship, or professional laboratory experience involving wet chemistry, chemical preparation, material processing, coatings, polymers, dyes, pigments, or product development.
  • Comfortable weighing, measuring, mixing, and handling liquid chemicals, additives, and laboratory materials.
  • Ability to follow detailed formulas, batch instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety requirements.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately document batch information, processing conditions, observations, and results.
  • Dependable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced product development environment.
  • Able to take direction, ask thoughtful questions, and adjust priorities as projects evolve.
  • Willing and able to travel approximately once per month for reimbursed visits to a partner facility.
Preferred Experience/Skills for the Wet Process Lab Technician:
  • Experience with wet-processing equipment, mixing, blending, or homogenization.
  • Exposure to dyes, pigments, coatings, polymers, textiles, leather, or flexible materials.
  • Experience in a pilot plant, manufacturing, product development, or scale-up environment.
Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Textile Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline is required.
Benefits:
  • Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).
Job Wrapping ID: #LI-AJ3

About Atrium:What you do matters. Guided by our Applicant-Centric™ approach, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued, and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team committed to your growth and success. By applying to this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Atrium and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to opt out on any message you receive. For more details, please review our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Position ID: 401892

About the Company

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Atrium

Founded in 1995, Atrium is a global WBENC certified leader in Extended Workforce Management and Talent Solutions that partners with the world’s largest brands to reimagine how work gets done. Guided by our Applicant-Centric™ philosophy, we approach hiring from the perspective of the candidate. By getting to know you and listening to what truly motivates you, we build lasting relationships and find our applicants jobs they love.

COMPANY SIZE
250 to 500 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1995
WEBSITE
https://www.atriumglobal.com

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