Laboratory Technician – Paints & Construction Materials

About the role

Long Chain Construction Chemicals Ltd. is expanding its manufacturing and product‑development capabilities and seeks a Laboratory Technician to support raw‑material testing, formulation trials, quality‑control and product‑performance evaluation for paints and construction chemicals.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct testing of incoming raw materials, in‑process samples and finished products according to approved procedures.
• Prepare laboratory batches, perform formulation trials and support optimisation of paint and construction‑material formulations.
• Measure paint properties such as viscosity, fineness of grind, solids content, colour and consistency, and compare results with product standards.
• Test construction‑material products (wall putty, mortars, tile adhesives, waterproofing agents) and record any deviations from specifications.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, documentation and sample inventories, and ensure equipment cleanliness and calibration.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Paint Technology, Building Materials or a related field.
• Minimum two years of laboratory experience, preferably with paints, coatings or construction chemicals.
• Strong attention to detail, good documentation habits and ability to work independently or within a technical team.

Required skills

• Raw‑material testing and sampling.
• Formulation development and laboratory trial execution.
• Paint property testing (viscosity, fineness of grind, solids content, colour, consistency).
• Construction‑material testing (wall putty, mortars, tile adhesives, waterproofing products).
• Laboratory record‑keeping and report preparation.