Aerosol Coatings Chemist

CPS, Inc.; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All insurance options

401K

Pension Plan

Vacation Time

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking an early-career R&D Scientist in Illinois to develop aerosol coating formulations for paints and coatings and to participate in scale-up and manufacturing processes.

You will design experiments, apply hypothesis-driven methods, and collaborate with a cross-functional team to bring new technologies from bench to market, while addressing stability and application challenges. BS in Chemistry/Engineering with MS/PhD preferred; 3–15 years aerosol formulations experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials or equivalent scientific field required.
• MS or PhD strongly preferred; 3–15 years of aerosol formulations experience in paint and coatings from bench to commercial scale.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Innovate, scale up, and commercialize existing and new cost-effective technologies by contributing technical expertise to corporate planning.
• Respond quickly to market opportunities and defend the corporation against competitive threats.
• Address and resolve complex formulation and application challenges, including stability, compatibility, and application efficacy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to execute strategic initiatives and drive value creation.
• Lead and participate in project planning, timeline development, and resource allocation in alignment with marketing.
• Drive product innovation by researching and integrating new materials and methods into aerosol formulations.

Skills

Scientific Methodology

Hypothesis-driven research

Experimental design

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

BS in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials

MS or PhD strongly preferred

Job description

Position Summary

This is a new position for an early-career Chemist who has worked on aerosol formulations. The role involves developing new paints and coatings in aerosol formulations and participating in scale-up and manufacturing processes.

R&D Scientist

You will innovate, scale up, and commercialize existing and new cost-effective, quality technologies by contributing technical expertise to corporate planning, quickly responding to market opportunities, and defending the corporation against competitive threats.

Technology Competency

• Strong understanding of Scientific Methodology, Hypothesis driven research and problem-solving capability using experimental design, data analysis and documentation.


• Coating Chemistries: alkyd, acrylic, epoxy, urethane, phenolic, polyaspartics and siloxanes etc.


• Coating Formulation Science: Lead the design, development, and optimization of aerosol coating formulations, including paints, sprays, and specialty coatings for various consumer applications both solvent borne and waterborne.


• Utilize in-depth knowledge of aerosol technology, including propellant systems, valve systems, and spray mechanisms, to develop high-performance products.


• Analytical science and material science with an emphasis on structure-property relationship.

Technical Leadership

• Ability to develop and implement project plans and timelines while managing multiple high-level projects. Measuring progress and providing updates in alignment with marketing.


• Demonstrated capability of becoming a vocal and influential voice in project planning and deliverables together in collaboration with a cross functional team.


• Ability to make strategic decisions (technical and staff utilization) and influence leaders and scientists to execute those initiatives while managing business strategy and value creation.


• Outstanding technical skills, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills.


• Drive product innovation by researching and integrating new raw materials, technologies, and methodologies into aerosol formulations to enhance performance, durability, and user experience.


• Proven track record of identifying, researching and prototyping innovative ideas.


• Address and resolve complex formulation and application challenges, including issues related to stability, compatibility, and application efficacy.


• Continuous learning and intimate awareness of open literature and competitive landscape.


• The R&D Scientist works to assist in the allocation of resources towards initiatives by working with the leadership team to identify long term platform strategies.


• The R&D Scientist demonstrates the ability to have influence in decision making and a demonstrated ability to communicate with project stakeholders and cross-functional teams, leadership and the external scientific community.

Organizational Leadership

• Agility to respond to emerging business needs with strong management of change skills.


• Builds strong partnerships internally within R&D, internal functions (marketing, manufacturing, sourcing, etc.) and externally (vendors, customers, etc.).


• Manage high stakes and challenging situations with all levels of the organization.


• Assess the organizational processes and develop new processes to improve efficiency and quality.


• Demonstrate strong career ambition - potential to become a top leader.


• Strong business acumen.

Salary

$75,000 - $100,000 + Bonus

Benefits

All insurance options, 401K, Pension Plan, Vacation Time, and more!

Technical Experience and Education

• Looking for early career aerosol paint formulation chemist.


• Prefer BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials, or other equivalent scientific field required. MS or PhD strongly preferred, 3-15 years of aerosol formulations experience in paint and coatings from bench to commercial scale.


• Good communication and presentation skills.


• Attentive listener to understand what people are saying and understanding their finer points.


• Key attributes are strong business mind, customer focused, multi-task ability, a \"can do\" attitude and a successful track record measured by a high level of product commercialization rates.