JOB DETAILS
Lab Technician
CompanyIFS Coatings Inc
LocationGainesville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 4, 2026

About The Company
Our mission is to deliver unparalleled service and products to the industry while providing the environmentally responsible choice.
IFS Coatings was founded in 1999 and since then has become the largest privately owned powder coating manufacturer in the U.S. Service is at the heart of what we do – offering flexibility in batch sizes, industry leading turnaround times and color customization as standard. Everyone contributes to our success story, from our world class customer service team to our inspirational R&D department and our hard working production crew to our sensational sales team; we are driven to make an amazing company even better. We believe we have the best, most talented, hardworking and committed employees in the business and it shows in our results; we make it look easy.
We have two state of the art facilities, centrally located to ensure rapid delivery across the USA and beyond. Our Gainesville plant is capable of producing both large and small orders quickly and with the highest degree of quality and consistency. Our second manufacturing site produces first class powders to meet tough specifications in high volumes.
About the Role
Description
Role and Responsibilities
- Responsible for development of products in laboratory environment
- Weigh, extrude, mill, grinding, and cleanup powder coating
- Spray test panels
- Perform laboratory tests using approved testing methods
- Document test results
- Adjust formulation based on trial and error methods
- Prepare customer samples and trials
- Growth and development opportunities within the department
- Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Manufacturing or Lab experience preferred but not required
- Good communication skills.
- Basic mathematic and written skills
- Math and color vision test required
IFS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At IFS, we believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and growth. We believe in a culture where we treat each other with respect and professionalism. We are united as one team, across our unique characteristics, skills and experiences. You be you and together we’re IFS Coatings.
Requirements
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Manufacturing or Lab experience preferred but not required
- Good communication skills.
- Basic mathematic and written skills
- Math and color vision test required
Key Skills
Product DevelopmentPowder CoatingLaboratory TestingFormulation AdjustmentSample PreparationCommunication SkillsBasic MathematicsWritten Communication
Categories
ManufacturingScience & ResearchEngineering
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Responsible for developing products in a laboratory environment through processes like extruding, milling, and grinding. The role involves performing approved tests on powder coatings and adjusting formulations based on trial results.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
130
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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