Job Description
Job Overview:
Hours: 7:00a - 3:30p Monday- Friday
What is IP Corporation?
IP Corporation is a privately held, family-owned chemical manufacturing organization with more than 70 years of stability, innovation, and growth. Headquartered in Minnesota, IP Corporation supports a portfolio of operating companies that manufacture and distribute resins, gel coats, composite materials, and specialty polymer solutions used across a wide range of industrial applications.
Our operating companies—Interplastic Corporation, North American Composites, HK Research, and Molding Products—work together to deliver technical expertise, high-quality products, and long-term partnerships to customers around the world. We are known for our customer-first mindset, strong technical capabilities, and collaborative culture built on trust and continuous improvement.
What is a Laboratory Technician?
This is 1st shift position. MP is looking for energetic and reliable individual who can multitask with previous industrial experience to join our team. Full benefit package and competitive wages. The laboratory technician will primarily build SMC and BMC materials for R&D. In addition, this position will also be responsible for supporting the SMC3 production supervisor(s) for production batches made on SMC3. The laboratory technician will also be responsible for molding and testing in the R&D laboratory, SMC machine and mixing operation, sampling raw materials from the plant, and organizing/maintaining these materials in the R&D storage area.
What You Can Expect to Do as a Laboratory Technician:
- Verify raw material
- Material transfer throughout the plant
- Add and mix correct raw materials using proper procedures
- Handle and record hazardous waste
- Setting up and running machines
- Maintain a clean work area
- Follow all company policies and procedures
- Perform any other duties as directed by team leads, supervisors and management
What We Are Looking For in a Laboratory Technician:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Ability and experience handling a fork truck
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. consistently and handle 55-gallon drums on dollies and lifts
- Multi-task oriented, mechanically minded
- Effective communication skills, including speaking, writing and understanding English
- Ability to follow work instructions and procedures
- Computer literacy and capable is preferred
- Math skills are required
- Manufacturing or Batch making experience preferred
Why Join IP Corporation?
- Be part of a stable, privately held organization with long-term market presence
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, and 401(k) with company match
- Opportunity to grow and make an impact in a collaborative environment
IP Corporation are Equal Opportunity Employers.
We encourage diversity in the workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
