The Opportunity
- Dive into a hands-on role at a fast-growing industrial coatings manufacturer backed by fresh investment from private equity
- Support innovative product development in a collaborative, zero-bureaucracy environment that values every team member's contributions and strives for work-life balance.
- Join an entrepreneurial team, driving innovation in custom 2K coatings focused on flooring applications, with hands-on ownership of lab projects all the way through to scale up and commercialization.
- Help to bring structure and process to an entrepreneurial lab environment
- Visible role – report directly to overall Head of Technical – with real opportunities for career growth in a high-impact, small-team environment.
What You'll Do
- Assist in formulating and optimizing two-component epoxy, polyurethane, and polyaspartic coatings, with a primary focus on flooring applications for concrete and protective surfaces.
- Support lab testing and validation of product performance, including adhesion, durability, and chemical resistance, under the guidance of senior team members.
- Aid in scaling formulations from lab bench to production, contributing to manufacturing troubleshooting and process improvements as projects progress.
- Maintain detailed lab records, formulations, and technical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced R&D environment.
- Collaborate with sales, production, and technical teams to address customer needs, while executing assigned projects independently with minimal direct supervision.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Coatings, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in coatings formulation with core knowledge of 2K epoxy, polyurethane, and polyaspartic systems, particularly for flooring and protective applications; familiarity with water-based and solvent-based industrial coatings.
- Proven ability to execute lab-based projects with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and comfort multitasking in a dynamic, small-business setting.
- Eager learner with an entrepreneurial mindset, seeking bigger impact in a growing organization; effective communicator who thrives on collaboration and documentation.
- Based in or willing to relocate to the Dallas-Fort Worth area (on-site in Cresson, TX lab); base salary, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and holidays.