Industrial Applications Lab Tech — Formulations & Testing

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

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.