Coatings QC & Formulation Chemist – R&D Lab

Actalent; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Time Off/Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Actalent in Greensboro, NC is seeking a QC / Formulation Chemist to support R&D and quality teams, with exposure to formulation development, analytical testing, and manufacturing support in a modern laboratory.

This contract role offers a Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM), hands-on testing of coatings, and opportunities to work with experienced scientists across R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry; required.
• Laboratory testing experience through industry, internships, co-ops, or academic research.
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques.
• Experience with wet chemistry and titration methods.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control and performance testing on specialty coatings and related materials.
• Perform wet chemistry analyses, titrations, and physical property testing.
• Execute ASTM and other industry-standard test methods.
• Support formulation development and optimization projects.
• Conduct corrosion, weathering, humidity, and salt spray testing.
• Investigate customer complaints through testing and root cause analysis.
• Assist with product scale-up and manufacturing support activities.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and technical documentation.
• Interpret test results and communicate findings to technical teams.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and technical service groups.

Skills

Wet chemistry

Titration methods

Analytical testing

Documentation

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Actalent in Greensboro, NC is seeking a QC / Formulation Chemist to support R&D and quality teams, with exposure to formulation development, analytical testing, and manufacturing support in a modern laboratory.

This contract role offers a Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM), hands-on testing of coatings, and opportunities to work with experienced scientists across R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams.