Analytical Chemist

R&D Chemist (Analytical Chemistry & Coatings)Drive Innovation in Product Development

Our client, a leading specialty products manufacturer, is seeking a Contract R&D Chemist to support ongoing research, formulation, and product development initiatives within a growing technical team.

This role is ideal for a chemist with a strong foundation in analytical chemistry and hands-on experience supporting coatings, polymers, specialty chemicals, paints, sealants, adhesives, or related industrial products. Candidates who enjoy solving technical challenges, developing new formulations, and working in a laboratory-based R&D environment are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

• Support research and development projects through analytical testing, experimentation, and data analysis.

• Assist with formulation development and product improvement initiatives.

• Perform chemical analysis on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.

• Utilize laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques to evaluate product performance.

• Document experimental results and provide recommendations based on technical findings.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, technical, quality, and manufacturing teams.

• Support troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.

• Strong experience in analytical chemistry.

• Experience conducting laboratory testing and interpreting chemical data.

• Excellent laboratory documentation and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience within a coatings, paints, polymers, adhesives, sealants, specialty chemicals, or related industrial chemical environment.

• Hands-on experience supporting product development, formulation, or applications testing.

• Industry R&D experience in commercial or manufacturing settings.

• Experience with analytical instrumentation and characterization techniques.

Compensation & Employment Details

• Pay: Up to $35/hour

• Type: Contract

• Conversion Potential: Opportunity for permanent hire after contract completion.

Why This Opportunity?

• Join an innovative team focused on developing and improving technical products.

• Gain exposure to formulation, analytical, and product development activities.

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful R&D initiatives with long-term potential.

• Strong possibility of future conversion to a permanent position.

Apply Today

If you have a strong analytical chemistry experience and experience supporting coatings, specialty chemicals, or product development programs, we'd like to hear from you. Qualified candidates are being reviewed immediately for this high-priority opening.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greensboro, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $38.00/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 to Hire position based out of Greensboro, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 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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