Analytical Polymer Scientist

CPS, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401k

Job summary

CPS, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking an analytical chemist to perform chemical and polymer analysis in support of R&D and customer requirements.

The role involves developing and validating methods, operating HPLC-QTOF, ICP-MS, and GC-MS, and documenting findings with technical reports. You will interpret data, troubleshoot instruments, and help advance new analytical capabilities while ensuring safety and compliance across global sites.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field.
• Experience with analytical method development and validation.
• Proficiency with HPLC-QTOF, ICP-MS, and GC-MS instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of polymers and related materials.
• Ability to interpret analytical data and communicate findings.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instruments.
• Understanding of statistical validation and laboratory documentation.
• Strong collaboration and communication across technical teams.
• Familiarity with lab safety, EHS practices, and hazardous chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and polymer analysis to support R&D, regulatory, and customer needs.
• Develop, validate, and document analytical test methods and protocols.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation including HPLC, ICP, and GC-MS.
• Interpret analytical data and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Lead troubleshooting, maintenance, and vendor coordination for lab equipment.
• Support development of new analytical capabilities and lab process improvements.
• Correlate analytical testing results with product performance and application outcomes.
• Assist with purchasing laboratory supplies and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external labs, customers, and industry groups.
• Transfer analytical methods and best practices across global sites.
• Evaluate new instrumentation and develop research proposals aligned with business needs.
• Create onboarding and training materials for new lab employees and co-ops.
• Support EHS activities including risk assessments and hazardous material management.

Skills

Analytical method dev

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

MS/PhD in Analytical Chemistry or polymer science

Tools

HPLC-QTOF

ICP-MS

GC-MS

Job description

Base salary $85,000-$115,000

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 401k.

Global leader in innovative and sustainable packaging solutions with a strong focus on R&D, advanced materials, and recyclable packaging technologies. Offers a collaborative technical environment, cutting-edge innovation facilities, strong customer interaction, and excellent long-term career growth opportunities within a growing international organization.

Duties

• Perform chemical and polymer analysis to support R&D, regulatory, and customer needs
• Develop, validate, and document analytical test methods and protocols
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation including HPLC, ICP, and GC-MS
• Interpret analytical data and prepare detailed technical reports
• Lead troubleshooting, maintenance, and vendor coordination for lab equipment
• Support development of new analytical capabilities and lab process improvements
• Correlate analytical testing results with product performance and application outcomes
• Assist with purchasing laboratory supplies and instrumentation
• Collaborate with internal teams, external labs, customers, and industry groups
• Transfer analytical methods and best practices across global sites
• Evaluate new instrumentation and develop research proposals aligned with business needs
• Create onboarding and training materials for new lab employees and co-ops
• Support EHS activities including risk assessments and hazardous material management

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field
• Experience with analytical method development and validation
• Proficiency with HPLC-QTOF, ICP-MS, and GC-MS instrumentation
• Strong knowledge of polymers and related materials
• Ability to interpret analytical data and communicate findings effectively
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instruments
• Understanding of statistical validation and laboratory documentation
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical teams
• Familiarity with lab safety, EHS practices, and hazardous chemical handling