R&D Technician

ICP Group
Lynchburg, VA
Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings, adhesives, and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of market leading brands known for innovation, quality, and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team, ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings, adhesives, and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover, MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America, Latin America, UK, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

ICP Group is seeking to identify an R&D Technician to join our Lynchburg, VA plant. The R&D Technician is responsible for compounding formulations, spray/apply formulations, preparing samples, conducting testing, and collecting data in the research and development of adhesives. This position comes with an expectation of being able to manage smaller projects, assist with quality control, and provide timely and succinct status updates to the manager.

This position pays $24.00/hour

Responsibilities:
Maintains strict adherence to all plant safety requirements including wearing proper PPE both in the plant and in the lab
  • Knowledge of and adherence to all requirements of company quality system, including Design Control
  • Supports Chemists on projects
  • Manage/lead less complex development projects with regular updates to relevant stakeholders (such as manager, team, or internal customers.)
  • Performs small scale manufacturing batches / experimental formulas, including filling cylinders
  • Performs testing and application of adhesives (viscosity, solids, bond, open time, SAFT, peel) according to established procedures or specific instructions
  • Data acquisition, recordkeeping, filing, and organization of related materials, electronic or otherwise
  • Ability to organize testing data in Excel or other applications and present data to others
  • Lead and manage technical service requests to support the commercial team
  • Maintaining laboratory cleanliness and organization of all related work areas
  • Maintain chemical storage, including lab environment, in accordance with safety guidelines
  • Complete assignments and projects to the best of your ability based on established procedures
  • Assists QC and Production as assigned
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Experience needed
  • High school diploma or GED
  • One to two years’ quality control experience is required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both written and verbal
  • Must be able to multi-task effectively, close the loop, and follow specific instructions (work instructions, procedures, etc.)
  • Must be self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with peers and management
  • Must be able to work in a non-temperature regulated environment
  • MS Word, Excel, and Outlook software proficiency required
  • Aptitude to learn and use other computer systems and software as needed
  • Math ability to easily perform necessary functions
  • Ability to work in chemical manufacturing environment, involving solvents and other hazardous materials
  • Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs. and perform other necessary physical requirements in performance of regular job duties including, but not limited to:
  • Prolonged periods of standing at lab bench and/or production line
  • Working with common classes of chemicals used in the adhesives industry
  • Must have good attendance
  • Occasionally required to travel
ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.

Posted 2026-03-03

Recommended Jobs

Systems Engineer MBSE

KBR
Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA

Title: Systems Engineer MBSE KBR seeks a highly motivated Systems Engineer to support an Intelligence Community Space customer. The successful candidate will possess an understanding of governm…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-13

Reliability Engineer - Mechanical (MIQA & RV Engineer)

Arrow Specialties USA, LLC
Richmond, VA

Job Description Job Description Salary: Mechanical Reliability Engineer (MIQA & RV Engineer) Position:Full-Time, Salaried (Exempt) Location:On site,Richmond, VA Job Summary: A Mech…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-08

Design Engineer UAS

EMD LLC
Woodbridge, VA

Job Description Job Description Description: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Conduct technical security assessments and recommend security upgrades. · Produce a variety of written documents …

View Details
Posted 2026-03-21

Director, Behavioral Health Commercial Health Plan

Sentara Health
Virginia Beach, VA

Department and Name: Commercial Behavioral Health- SHP VA- Health Plan Physical Location: Virginia Beach, VA Location Type: Hybrid Employment Status: Regular-Full time …

View Details
Posted 2026-03-27

Temporary Administrative Coordinator (Three-Month Opportunity)

Hawthorne Lane
Arlington, VA

A real estate group is seeking a temporary Administrative Coordinator to provide critical support during a high-stakes operational change. This is a unique opportunity for an exceptionally organized a…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-14

Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Therapist / SLP / PRN

Broad River Rehabilitation
Emporia, VA

Broad River Rehab has a GREAT, PRN opportunity for Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP-CCC). Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP-CCC) - PRN as needed or premium rate of $75/hour for consistent 10-15 hou…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-18

Designer I (Architecture)

Cooper Carry, Inc
Alexandria, VA

Job Description Job Description JOB TITLE: Designer I - Architecture JOB SUMMARY: A Designer I is an entry level architectural staff position. A Designer I is responsible to prepare design or…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-08

Shelter Facilities Manager

Facets
Falls Church, VA

POSITION: Shelter Facilities Manager REPORTS TO: Program Director CATEGORY: Full-Time/Exempt/Permanent LOCATION: In-Person, Falls Church, Virginia PROGRAM: Bailey's Crossroad Communi…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-30

Communications / COMSEC Specialist (TS/SCI Clearance Required)

NextGen Federal Systems
Charlottesville, VA

Job Description Job Description NextGen Federal Systems is seeking a skilled Communications Specialist to provide technical communications and COMSEC support to our Intelligence Community (IC) cu…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-27

Senior Database Developer/Modeler

Ssg
Newport News, VA

Syms Strategic Group (SSG)  is seeking a talented Senior Database Developer/Modeler Location: Remote Department: State/City level work Type:  Full Time Min. Experience:  Experienced …

View Details
Posted 2026-04-10