Company Overview:

Har-Tru, LLC is a global sports company based in Charlottesville, VA.  It is the world’s leading provider of clay court surfaces, tennis court consultation, court equipment and accessories.  The company strives to help others build and maintain the best courts in the world, leveraging its products, knowledge, and experience to meet the needs of each customer most effectively. Har-Tru is active in the industry as an advocate for the sport and sponsor of tennis related activities. 

Job Title: Junior Chemist/Lab Technician

Reports To: Director of Operations
Direct Reports: None
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Major Purpose of the Job:

The Junior Chemist will collaborate with the Chemist to develop and supply high-quality coatings products for the racquet and paddle sports industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test production batches to ensure all specifications are met.


• Adjust batches to meet specifications.


• Maintain accurate records, perform analyses, and conduct trend analysis.


• Ensure all lab equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and cleaned according to manufacturer recommendations.


• Test material retains at specified intervals, track, and analyze results.


• Understand color theory and use a spectrophotometer for color matching custom orders.


• Adjust batches based on Chemist requests.


• Work with and calculate grams accurately.


• Adhere strictly to procedures and safety protocols.


• Maintain incoming raw material retains.

Working Conditions:

• Work will be conducted both in an office and production area.


• Occasional outside work with exposure to the elements.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements:

• Proficiency in MS Office products, especially Excel and formulation programs.


• Ability to read and interpret lab equipment readings.


• Strong presentation skills and ability to respond to questions from employees, managers, customers, and vendors.


• Problem-solving skills involving multiple variables in time-sensitive situations.


• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.


• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions.

Education and Training Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related technical field, or 2 to 4 years of direct experience as a laboratory technician.


• Experience in the paint and coatings industry is a plus.


• Strong analytical skills.

Why you should apply:

If you are looking for a great company to work for with an excellent benefit package to include, paid holidays, PTO, affordable Healthcare plans, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD and 401(k) with Company Match, then you should Join our Winning Team!

*All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.