Application Lab Tech

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Mount Holly (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking an Industrial Applications Laboratory Technician to support our Industrial Lubricants, Polyglycols, and Paints & Coatings teams. The role operates on first shift (7:30 AM–4:30 PM) in an applied R&D laboratory, not QC.

You will perform synthesis reactions, prepare formulations, conduct sample prep and testing, maintain electronic notes, calibrate equipment, and manage inventory and waste in compliance with safety rules and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree in Chemistry or related field or 4+ years of hands-on lab experience.
• Practical lab experience beyond coursework (internship, co-op, or contract work).
• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform synthesis reactions and prepare industrial formulations for testing
• Prepare samples, run test methods, and input data
• Maintain electronic lab notebooks and generate reports
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation
• Manage chemical inventory, waste disposal, and supply ordering
• Support domestic and international hazardous materials shipping per DGR
• Interface with technical teams to support customer requests and ongoing projects

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field OR 4+ years hands-on lab experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Industrial Applications Laboratory Technician

Role Overview:

The Lab Technician will support our Industrial Applications team across several business areas, including Industrial Lubricants, Polyglycols, and Paints & Coatings. The position operates on first shift (approximately 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM). This role is based in an application and development laboratory and is not a quality control-based position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing synthesis reactions and preparing industrial formulations for application testing
• Conducting sample preparation, executing test methods, and performing data entry
• Maintaining electronic laboratory notebooks and generating reports
• Calibrating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation
• Managing chemical inventory, waste disposal, and supply ordering
• Supporting domestic and international hazardous materials shipping in compliance with DGR regulations
• Interfacing with technical teams to support customer requests and ongoing projects

Candidate Requirements:

• A four-year degree in Chemistry or a related science field OR a high school diploma with 4+ years of hands-on laboratory experience
• Practical lab experience beyond academic coursework (e.g., internship, co-op, or prior contract work)
• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Commitment to safety protocols and compliance with annual training requirements