Analytical Chemistry PhD — Methods Innovator in R&D

CPS Inc.; Montrose (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401k

Job summary

CPS Inc. is seeking a highly skilled analytical chemist to join our R&D team in Ohio.

In this hands‑on role, you will develop and implement new analytical methods for novel organic molecules and work with advanced instrumentation to support research and product development. The ideal candidate has a PhD in analytical chemistry or related field and hands‑on experience with LC, LC‑MS, GC, GC‑MS, FTIR, and Raman.

Qualifications

• PhD required or in final stages; related field accepted.
• Experience analyzing organic or small molecules.
• Hands‑on use of analytical instrumentation (LC/LC‑MS/GC/GC‑MS/FTIR/Raman).
• Strong knowledge of chromatography, spectroscopy, and separation science.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with problem‑solving abilities.
• Open to outstanding PhD graduates, postdocs and researchers.

Responsibilities

• Develop new analytical methods for novel organic molecules.
• Use multiple analytical techniques to characterize materials and solve technical challenges.
• Generate and interpret data to support research and product development.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary R&D teams on innovation projects.
• Develop and implement new laboratory capabilities.
• Write technical reports and analytical test methods.
• Perform hands‑on lab work including sample preparation.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Data interpretation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Physical Chemistry

Tools

LC

LC-MS

GC

GC-MS

FTIR

Raman

Mass spectrometry

Job description

CPS Inc. is seeking a highly skilled analytical chemist to join our R&D team in Ohio.

In this hands‑on role, you will develop and implement new analytical methods for novel organic molecules and work with advanced instrumentation to support research and product development. The ideal candidate has a PhD in analytical chemistry or related field and hands‑on experience with LC, LC‑MS, GC, GC‑MS, FTIR, and Raman.