Coatings R&D Assistant - Protective Surfaces

Elinor Coatings, LLC; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Elinor Coatings, LLC in Fargo, ND is seeking a Spring 2027 Research Assistant to contribute to protective and anti-corrosion coating formulations. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on projects supporting aerospace and DoD testing.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, data collection, and reporting, with opportunities to learn industry standards and safety practices in a professional research environment.

Qualifications

• College student in science or engineering.
• Two semesters of chemistry lab experience preferred.
• Strong written and spoken communication for multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in protective coating formulation following procedures.
• Apply coatings to specification requirements.
• Learn and use ASTM standards to evaluate coating properties.
• Learn proper substrate preparation.
• Manage data acquisition and entry per SOPs.
• Support field testing and participate in meetings as needed.
• Maintain safe, clean lab spaces and follow safety practices.

Skills

Communication (oral/written)

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student

Job description

Elinor Coatings, LLC in Fargo, ND is seeking a Spring 2027 Research Assistant to contribute to protective and anti-corrosion coating formulations. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on projects supporting aerospace and DoD testing.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, data collection, and reporting, with opportunities to learn industry standards and safety practices in a professional research environment.