Advanced Materials R&D Technician - Coatings

Mantel Technologies Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Disability & Life Insurance

PTO

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Mantel Technologies Inc. is seeking a Research Technician to develop novel, advanced materials systems in Fort Collins, CO. Core duties include formulation, coating applications, and thorough characterization of samples in a collaborative R&D setting.

The role requires a BS in Chemistry or Materials Science and at least two years of relevant laboratory experience, with U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance. Salary ranges from $47,000 to $54,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Materials Science, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional laboratory/industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with sample preparation and formulation chemistry (coatings, resins, polymers, or adhesives preferred).
• Familiarity with coating application techniques and surface characterization methods.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• U.S. Citizenship is required; ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Formulation & Processing: Prepare specialized coating and resin formulations with high attention to detail for reproducible results.
• Surface Coating & Application: Apply formulations to substrates, selecting optimal methods based on materials.
• Characterization & Testing: Conduct physical, chemical, and mechanical testing on prepared samples.
• R&D Collaboration: Work with scientists and engineers to support development of advanced materials systems.
• Documentation: Maintain meticulous lab notebooks and organize test data for team communication.

Skills

Sample preparation

Formulation chemistry

Coatings/resins/polymers

Surface characterization

Technical troubleshooting

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Materials Science

Job description

Mantel Technologies Inc. is seeking a Research Technician to develop novel, advanced materials systems in Fort Collins, CO. Core duties include formulation, coating applications, and thorough characterization of samples in a collaborative R&D setting.

The role requires a BS in Chemistry or Materials Science and at least two years of relevant laboratory experience, with U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance. Salary ranges from $47,000 to $54,000 DOE.