Aerosol Coatings Chemist: Innovate, Scale, Optimize Paints

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

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.