R&D Applications Specialist — Coatings & Adhesives

ICP Group; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ICP Group, a leading coatings and adhesives manufacturer, seeks an Application Specialist for its Lynchburg, VA plant. You will conduct research on product formulas in a lab, assist in application testing with sales, and document results.

Travel with sales to support product usage and opportunities may be involved. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 1–2 years in quality control or equivalent lab experience, plus a Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field.

Qualifications

• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures precisely.
• Experience in quality control or lab environments is preferred.
• Solid data handling and documentation abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools and basic data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab safety and PPE compliance in daily activities.
• Support pre-qualification of formulas and application testing with sales.
• Conduct small-scale manufacturing batches and prepare samples for testing.
• Document test methodologies, results, and recommendations.
• Assist in technical service calls and on-site vendor visits as needed.
• Organize and present testing data using spreadsheets and reports.
• Support QC and Production teams as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of lab spaces.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Organized

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

ICP Group, a leading coatings and adhesives manufacturer, seeks an Application Specialist for its Lynchburg, VA plant. You will conduct research on product formulas in a lab, assist in application testing with sales, and document results.

Travel with sales to support product usage and opportunities may be involved. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 1–2 years in quality control or equivalent lab experience, plus a Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field.