Coatings Applications Lab Technician

Kelly; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

No relocation assistance

Direct Hire

Job summary

Kelly is seeking an Applications Lab Technician in Apex, NC to support product development and customer-focused testing in a specialty materials environment. You will work with R&D, Technical Sales, and cross-functional teams to prepare coating formulations, conduct application trials, and document results for customer projects and product innovation.

This is a direct hire role with full benefits, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, salary around $60,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Textile Science, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on coatings, formulation, color matching, processing procedures, quality testing, or technical service experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coating formulations and apply materials to customer-provided substrates.
• Perform coating applications at lab or pilot scale using spray, gravure, dip/nip, pad bath, or similar methods.
• Conduct testing on finished materials to evaluate properties, color, flammability, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, technical teams, and customers to support product development.
• Present findings and communicate project results to internal teams and customers.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, project documentation, test results, and files.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory workspace.
• Support customer trials and provide professional technical interaction during evaluations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Coatings experience

Formulation

Color matching

Quality testing

Technical service

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Kelly is seeking an Applications Lab Technician in Apex, NC to support product development and customer-focused testing in a specialty materials environment. You will work with R&D, Technical Sales, and cross-functional teams to prepare coating formulations, conduct application trials, and document results for customer projects and product innovation.

This is a direct hire role with full benefits, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, salary around $60,000 per year.