Application Chemist - Formulation

Job Title: Application Chemist

Job Description

The primary focus of this role is to assist the sales team in maintaining and growing new business by focusing on customer needs and requirements for the production facility.

Responsibilities

• Identify technology gaps and provide technical insight to R&D to develop new products for new and existing customers.
• Lead technical service projects, including formulation development, designing experiments, utilizing in-house testing equipment, and presenting project results to the technical group and customers.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of coatings formulations while maintaining knowledge of competitive technologies and market trends.
• Assist customers with problem analysis, batch qualification, and troubleshooting.
• Support Health, Safety, and Environmental programs.
• Establish positive and communicative relationships with Sales, Applications, Quality Assurance, R&D groups, and Production.
• Maintain comprehensive and detailed records of Technical Service projects; effectively collect, communicate, and manage information and data flow.
• Act as the key technical interface between the business and external customers; responsible for the applications role in the business/product development cycle.
• Promote products at technical conferences by giving presentations and writing publications for industry journals.
• Possible annual travel to Corporate/R&D headquarters.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in chemical analysis, polymer chemistry, and chemical testing.
• Strong in analytical chemistry, formulation, and waterborne coatings.
• Experience in formulation development and understanding of polymers/resins and wet chemistry.
• Proficiency in quality control and familiarity with HPLC, viscosity, and related chemistry techniques.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Coatings Science, or Polymer Science required.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience with waterborne coatings formulation and development for architectural and industrial applications.
• Some knowledge of adhesives is desired.
• Strong knowledge of coatings for wood, metal, and concrete substrates.
• General knowledge of waterborne acrylic emulsions, polyurethane dispersions, air dry, radiation cure, and 2K systems.

Work Environment

The work is conducted in a large lab, collaborating directly with Production, Quality Assurance, Sales, Application, R&D groups, and customers. The company is inspired by challenges and blends modernity with tradition to develop high-quality, sustainable products that enhance surfaces across numerous applications. By leveraging customer insights, rigorous application testing, and cutting-edge advancements, the company empowers customers to create high-performance coating systems that meet diverse industry requirements.

This is a Permanent position based out of Greensboro, NC.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Medical insurance: We offer a variety of medical insurance plans to choose from, so you can find one that fits your needs and budget. FSA: A flexible spending account (FSA) allows you to set aside pre-tax money to pay for qualified medical expenses. Dental insurance: Our dental insurance plan covers routine and preventive dental care, as well as major dental procedures. Vision insurance: Our vision insurance plan covers eye exams, glasses, and contacts. Life & AD&D insurance: Life insurance provides financial protection for your loved ones in the event of your death. AD&D insurance provides additional coverage for accidental death or dismemberment. Voluntary Life insurance: Voluntary life insurance is a way to supplement your life insurance coverage. Disability insurance: Disability insurance provides income protection in the event you become unable to work due to a disability. 401(k): Our 401(k) plan is a great way to save for retirement. We offer a generous match, and your contributions grow tax-deferred.

This is a fully onsite position in Greensboro,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000