Administrative Assistant

Addison Group; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Addison Group is assisting a global coatings and materials organization in Apex, NC to hire a Junior Administrative Assistant. This fully onsite role combines administrative support with exposure to laboratory operations in a technical, fast-paced environment, ideal for someone starting a career in science, manufacturing, or coatings.

You will organize testing data, prepare materials for trials, enter information in SAP and Microsoft Office, and coordinate with internal teams and customers.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of administrative experience preferred.
• High school diploma required; science-related degree preferred.
• Interest in technical, manufacturing, or coatings environments.

Responsibilities

• Enter, organize, and maintain testing results and project info in laboratory files.
• Prepare project materials, samples, labels, and forms for testing and trials.
• Assist with basic application formulations and coating applications per procedures.
• Support routine testing of samples for physical properties, color, appearance, and flammability.
• Track project activity and ensure proper filing of documents and records.
• Prepare summaries and help communicate findings to teams.
• Coordinate and support customer trials at the facility.
• Communicate updates professionally with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Science (in progress or completed)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office Suite

Web-based/internal systems

Job description

Industry: Specialty Coatings / Manufacturing / Chemicals

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000/year

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Dress Code: Business Casual / Professional

Parking: Onsite parking provided

Benefits: Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and additional company benefits.

About the Opportunity

A global organization specializing in specialty coatings and innovative material solutions is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Administrative Assistant to join its Apex, NC team.

This is a strong opportunity for an early-career professional with an interest in chemistry, science, manufacturing, laboratory operations, or technical environments. The position combines administrative support with hands-on exposure to laboratory and technical operations, making it a good fit for someone who enjoys organization but also wants to work in a technical setting.

The Apex location operates as a technical and innovation hub, working closely with customers and internal teams to test, refine, and develop coating technologies.

The position is fully onsite Monday-Friday, with the potential for hybrid flexibility down the road.

Responsibilities

• Enter, organize, and maintain testing results, project information, and supporting documentation in laboratory files and internal systems.
• Prepare project materials, customer-supplied samples, labels, forms, and other items needed for testing and customer trials.
• Assist team members with basic application formulations and coating applications using established procedures.
• Support routine testing of completed samples for physical properties, color, appearance, and flammability.
• Track project activity and ensure documents, samples, printouts, and testing records are properly filed and maintained.
• Prepare basic summaries and assist with communicating project findings to internal teams.
• Assist with coordinating and supporting customer trials conducted at the facility.
• Communicate professionally with customers and internal team members when providing updates or gathering project information.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked laboratory and administrative workspace.
• Enter and retrieve information using SAP, Microsoft Office, and other internal systems.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the team as needed.
• Assist with additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of administrative experience preferred.
• Previous administrative, data entry, office support, laboratory support, manufacturing, quality, or production experience is helpful but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in progress or completed in Chemistry, Textile Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related scientific/technical field is preferred.
• Interest in developing a career within a technical, scientific, manufacturing, chemical, or specialty coatings environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Quick learner with the ability to pick up new systems and processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fully onsite, fast-paced technical environment.
• Self-motivated and eager to take on new responsibilities.
• Strong interest in long-term professional growth.

Technical Skills

• SAP - preferred
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Web-based/internal business systems

Candidates with administrative, laboratory, manufacturing, quality, production, chemical, coatings, or technical support experience are especially encouraged to apply.

• 100% onsite in Apex, NC.
• Located at 2306 Energy Dr, Apex, NC 27502.
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
• Potential for hybrid flexibility after becoming established in the role.
• Onsite parking provided.
• Business casual/professional dress code.
• ASAP start date, with flexibility for the right candidate.
• Teams interview followed by a final onsite interview.
• Technical and customer-focused environment.
• Not a call-center or KPI-driven position.
• Strong emphasis on organization, attention to detail, collaboration, and learning.
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)/retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Additional company-sponsored benefits
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Benefits, eligibility requirements, and plan details are subject to company policy and will be reviewed during the hiring process.

Why Apply?

• Join a global organization within the specialty coatings and materials industry.
• Gain exposure to laboratory support, testing, documentation, and technical operations.
• Work closely with Technical Sales, Research & Development, and Applications teams.
• Develop experience with SAP, Microsoft Office, and internal technical systems.
• Opportunity to build a long-term career within the organization.
• Work in a collaborative technical environment focused on innovation and customer solutions.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.