What we offer
You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package. Since 2009 Evonik Industries AG has been certified as a family-friendly company by the German Hertie Foundation.
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The Coatings Applications Technician provides technical support for the Decorative Coatings team by assisting with laboratory testing, coatings formulation, and application activities.
This role supports collaboration with internal teams and customers by preparing samples, conducting coatings application testing, and helping identify opportunities for product development and performance improvements. The technician also supports innovation and development initiatives by maintaining laboratory operations, documenting experimental results, and contributing to projects that advance coatings technologies and product launches.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports coatings formulation and application testing activities within the laboratory.
Performs coatings application techniques such as spray application and formulation blending.
Maintains day-to-day laboratory operations and supports chemists in development work.
Documents experiments and results using digital lab notebook systems.
Assists with customer-driven projects and new product development activities.
Ensures adherence to laboratory safety practices and reports incidents such as spills or mistakes according to safety protocols.
Collaborates with cross-functional team members to support project execution and laboratory activities.
Provides reliable data and technical support to help develop value-added solutions for customers.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field preferred; Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, or a related discipline will also be considered.
Industrial experience in the area of applications or customer technical support is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Passion for coatings technology and an interest in developing value-added solutions for customers.
Basic laboratory experience and familiarity with safe laboratory practices.
Experience with coatings application techniques or formulation work is a plus.
Other Requirements
Must be able to work on-site in the laboratory in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Position requires a standard Monday-Friday, 40-hour work week
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Wenda Cenexant [C]Company is
Evonik Corporation