Lab Technician

Over 130 years of innovation have made Mankiewicz one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality coating solutions for industrial series production. From small manufacturers to large global corporations, Mankiewicz is at ease in the Automotive, Aviation, Railway, Machinery, Yacht, and Wind Power industries. Countless projects and challenges have shaped the company and its product portfolio into what it is today.

Mankiewicz’s paint flew to the moon on a camera lens in 1969. A Hollywood mission brought Mankiewicz to the big screen in the 1990s. In “Golden Eye,” the interior of James Bond’s BMW Z3 was painted with Mankiewicz paint – not shaken, but well stirred by the Mankiewicz experts.

Come join one of the best places to work in SC – winner in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025!

Mankiewicz Coatings LLC is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Lab Technician to join our team in beautiful Charleston, SC. This role will conduct research focusing on development and modification of new products to meet market needs with hands‑on materials and instruments with strong support to production and EHS.

• Product service and maintenance regarding the optimisation and development of formulations
• Process optimization
• Applications engineering
• The consideration of environmental and occupational safety aspects
• Efficiency optimization
• Support in the correction and reprocessing of defective batches
• Creation of colour shades
• Maintenance and calibration of measuring instruments
• General administrative tasks in the lab
• Initiate and review technical data sheets
• Initiate and follow up of necessary actions regarding EHS compliance
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Requires flexibility and understanding that this position may be required to perform duties outside the duties listed above in order to meet the mission and goals of Mankiewicz Coatings

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or other related field preferred.
• Two years experience in paint industry preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Experience with SAP software (preferred)
• Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
• Requires frequent walking, standing, heavy lifting and carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling and reaching.
• Exposure to fumes and hazardous chemicals.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and must pass annual respirator fit testing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Able to stand for 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on the telephone.

Entry level

Full-time

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Chemical Manufacturing