Applications Chemist: Polymer Coatings Textiles & Paper

DetraPel Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Company healthcare benefits + vision + dental

401(k) with company match

Performance compensation & stock options

Company-sponsored athletic country club membership

Quarterly team events

Job summary

A leading performance coatings company in Charlotte, North Carolina seeks an Applications Chemist to design, synthesize, and scale bio-based polymers. The role involves lab-scale execution, performance evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a related field and ideally 1+ years of experience in coatings applications. Competitive salary of $55,000 - $60,000 annually and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ year hands-on applications or coatings lab experience (textiles and/or paper/packaging preferred).
• Comfortable with airless/air-assisted spray techniques.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and safety-minded.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute lab-scale polymerizations and application trials.
• Evaluate coating performance and analyze results.
• Maintain a clean and safe lab environment.

Skills

Applications Testing & Method Development

Performance Evaluation & Data Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Lab Operations, Safety & Quality

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

A leading performance coatings company in Charlotte, North Carolina seeks an Applications Chemist to design, synthesize, and scale bio-based polymers. The role involves lab-scale execution, performance evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a related field and ideally 1+ years of experience in coatings applications. Competitive salary of $55,000 - $60,000 annually and comprehensive benefits are provided.