Chemist

QC / Formulation Chemist
Specialty Chemicals & Coatings

Contract Opportunity | Monday-Friday | Modern R&D Laboratory
We're seeking a QC / Formulation Chemist to support a growing R&D and quality team focused on specialty coatings and advanced material technologies. This role provides valuable exposure to formulation development, analytical testing, quality investigations, and manufacturing support while working in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build experience in coatings, specialty chemicals, product development, quality control, and research & development.
Why Consider This Opportunity?

Gain experience in both Quality and R&D environments
Work in a modern, recently developed laboratory facility
Hands-on exposure to formulation and scale-up activities
Collaborate with experienced scientists and technical teams
Build skills with advanced analytical and testing equipment
Stable Monday-Friday schedule
Excellent opportunity to strengthen your technical experience and expand your career options

What You'll Do

As a QC / Formulation Chemist, you'll support product development and quality initiatives through laboratory testing, technical investigations, and formulation support activities.
Responsibilities include:

• Conducting quality control and performance testing on specialty coatings and related materials
• Performing wet chemistry analyses, titrations, and physical property testing
• Executing ASTM and other industry-standard test methods
• Supporting formulation development and optimization projects
• Conducting corrosion, weathering, humidity, and salt spray testing
• Investigating customer complaints through testing and root cause analysis
• Assisting with product scale-up and manufacturing support activities
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records and technical documentation
• Interpreting test results and communicating findings to technical teams
• Collaborating with R&D, manufacturing, and technical service groups

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry
• Laboratory testing experience through industry experience, internships, co-ops, or academic research
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques
• Experience with wet chemistry and titration methods
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced technical environment

Preferred

• Experience with coatings, paints, adhesives, sealants, polymers, or specialty chemicals
• Formulation experience
• Quality Control or Quality Assurance laboratory experience
• Familiarity with ASTM testing methods
• Experience with corrosion, humidity, weathering, or durability testing
• Manufacturing or scale-up support experience

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is well-suited for someone who wants to:
Gain exposure to both QC and R&D functions
Build formulation and product development experience
Work with specialty chemical and coating technologies
Develop strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Expand their technical expertise in a professional laboratory environment

Work Environment

• Monday-Friday schedule (typically 8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
• Professional R&D and testing laboratory
• Collaborative technical environment
• Advanced coating and materials testing equipment
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and innovation

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your chemistry experience in a hands-on laboratory setting while gaining exposure to formulation, testing, and product development, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Greensboro, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $29.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Greensboro, NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Greensboro,NC.
About Actalent


Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.


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