Spring 2027 Research Assistant Application

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

Spring 2027 Research Assistant Application

Elinor Coatings creates solutions for corrosion, degradation, and fouling through research in surface protection. We value environmental sustainability and conservation and diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and personalities. This role will join a team of researchers in developing new formulations of protective and anti-corrosion coatings for metals. Support long-term federal research contracts in aerospace and ground vehicle support.

About the Role

This role will join a team of researchers developing protective and anti-corrosion coatings for U.S. Department of Defense aerospace, maritime, and ground vehicle support. Research Assistants report to the internship field supervisor/senior scientist.

Responsibilities

Assist in protective coating formulation:

Formulate coatings following written procedures

Apply formulated coatings to specification requirements

Learn and use ASTM and/or industry standards to evaluate coating properties

Learn and perform proper substrate preparation

Understand data management and research reporting:

Follow standard operating procedures for data acquisition and data entry

Become familiar with database handling and report generating

Learn and use basic safety, skills and operating procedures in a laboratory setting:

Maintain safe and clean workspaces consistent with environmental regulations and best practices

Follow lab standard operating procedures

Practice good chemical hygiene

Follow proper cybersecurity protocols

Additional Responsibilities:

Participate in meetings and reports when appropriate

Assist with field testing if needed

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

College student (Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate)

Major in field of science or engineering

Two semesters of chemistry lab experience preferred

Oral and written communication skills to enable working with multi-disciplinary groups of individuals with diverse backgrounds