Analytical Polymer Scientist — R&D Lab Innovation

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 a highly qualified analytical chemist to support R&D and regulatory needs. The role emphasizes method development, validation, and data interpretation using HPLC-QTOF, ICP-MS, and GC-MS to drive product performance and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external labs, prepare detailed technical reports, and help expand analytical capabilities while ensuring lab safety and EHS practices.

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.

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 development

Data interpretation

Experiment design

Collaboration & communication

Education

MS or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field

Tools

HPLC-QTOF

ICP-MS

GC-MS

Job description

CPS Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a highly qualified analytical chemist to support R&D and regulatory needs. The role emphasizes method development, validation, and data interpretation using HPLC-QTOF, ICP-MS, and GC-MS to drive product performance and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external labs, prepare detailed technical reports, and help expand analytical capabilities while ensuring lab safety and EHS practices.