QC Chemist

Specialty Chemicals & Coatings

Contract Opportunity | Monday-Friday | Modern R&D Laboratory

Are you a chemistry graduate or early-career chemist looking to gain hands‑on experience in formulation, quality testing, and product development?

We're seeking a QC / Formulation Chemist to support a growing R&D and quality team focused on specialty coatings and advanced material technologies. This role provides valuable exposure to formulation development, analytical testing, quality investigations, and manufacturing support while working in a state‑of‑the‑art laboratory environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build experience in coatings, specialty chemicals, product development, quality control, and research & development.

• Gain experience in both Quality and R&D environments
• Work in a modern, recently developed laboratory facility
• Hands‑on exposure to formulation and scale‑up activities
• Collaborate with experienced scientists and technical teams
• Build skills with advanced analytical and testing equipment
• Stable Monday‑Friday schedule
• Excellent opportunity to strengthen your technical experience and expand your career options

As a QC / Formulation Chemist, you'll support product development and quality initiatives through laboratory testing, technical investigations, and formulation support activities.

• Conducting quality control and performance testing on specialty coatings and related materials
• Performing wet chemistry analyses, titrations, and physical property testing
• Executing ASTM and other industry‑standard test methods
• Supporting formulation development and optimization projects
• Conducting corrosion, weathering, humidity, and salt spray testing
• Investigating customer complaints through testing and root cause analysis
• Assisting with product scale‑up and manufacturing support activities
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records and technical documentation
• Interpreting test results and communicating findings to technical teams
• Collaborating with R&D, manufacturing, and technical service groups

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry
• Laboratory testing experience through industry experience, internships, co‑ops, or academic research
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques
• Experience with wet chemistry and titration methods
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced technical environment

• Experience with coatings, paints, adhesives, sealants, polymers, or specialty chemicals
• Formulation experience
• Quality Control or Quality Assurance laboratory experience
• Familiarity with ASTM testing methods
• Experience with corrosion, humidity, weathering, or durability testing
• Manufacturing or scale‑up support experience

• Gain exposure to both QC and R&D functions
• Build formulation and product development experience
• Work with specialty chemical and coating technologies
• Develop strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Expand their technical expertise in a professional laboratory environment

• Monday‑Friday schedule (typically 8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
• Professional R&D and testing laboratory
• Collaborative technical environment
• Advanced coating and materials testing equipment
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and innovation

This is a Contract position based out of Greensboro, NC.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $29.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility…