Chemical Lab Technician - Charlotte, United States - CrossFire Group

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Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Lab Technician - Coatings Team

A well-established chemical manufacturer in Charlotte is seeking a Lab Technician to join their Coatings team. This role is vital for supporting the development and testing of innovative coating solutions within a dynamic chemistry lab environment.

This is a long-term contract position offering an hourly pay rate of $20-$22 with benefits available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct chemical mixing, sample testing, and technical documentation.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong work ethic, self-motivation, and the ability to operate with a high sense of urgency.
• Work effectively both as part of a team and independently on various projects.
• Adapt flexibly to changing priorities daily.

Required Skills:

• Proven laboratory experience, particularly in performing experiments and basic chemical mixing.
• Familiarity with chemical instrumentation, compatibility, handling, and storage.
• Experience in vendor management and technical documentation is advantageous.
• Proficient in basic computer operations including email, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Education Requirements:

• A high school diploma with a minimum of 6 years practical laboratory experience, or
• An Associate's degree with at least 2 years of practical laboratory experience, or
• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a related scientific field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in formulation and application testing of water-based binders and related technologies.
• Knowledge of building envelope, construction adhesives, and/or nonwovens industry is a plus.

Formula for Success:

• Provide technical applications support to both internal and external customers, particularly in the Construction and Nonwovens industries.
• Stay informed on product developments, testing methods, and industry standards in formulation and coatings.
• Drive innovation and manage joint development projects with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Technical Service, R&D, Sales, and Marketing to develop optimized formulations.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S and ISO quality standards, maintain laboratory equipment following 5S policies, and contribute to test method documentation.

This role requires a proactive approach in managing laboratory tasks and the ability to adjust to the fast-paced work environment effectively. If you are looking to apply your laboratory expertise and contribute to the advancement of coating technologies, this opportunity is for you.

Company DescriptionUsing the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group ("CrossFire") started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.

Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.

Company Description

Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group ("CrossFire") started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.\r
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Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.