Coating Chemist: Innovative Formulation Engineer

CPS, Inc.; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking a degreed chemist with coatings experience to formulate new products and update existing ones. This role involves QA, testing, and collaboration with Sales and customers to drive projects. Travel to customer locations and trade shows is expected.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field, strong formulation skills, and knowledge of safety/regulatory requirements. Excellent benefits and diverse project work are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field.
• Strong formulation and product development experience.
• Paint and coatings experience strongly preferred.
• Waterborne and/or solventborne formulation experience.
• Direct-to-metal coating experience preferred.
• Experience modifying formulations based on customer requirements.
• Quality assurance and laboratory testing experience.
• Production batch support and troubleshooting.
• Basic laboratory equipment experience.
• Ability to research raw materials, equipment, and emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of chemical safety and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, DOT, GHS, and product stewardship requirements.
• SDS experience.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop new formulas based on organizational needs, sample requests, and product specifications.
• Analyze existing formulas to identify areas requiring improvement, modification, or additional testing.
• Perform quality assurance testing and establish acceptance criteria throughout testing and production cycles.
• Report and analyze test results for fellow Chemists, Laboratory personnel, Sales team members, and customers.
• Follow production batches and assist Production with process or quality problems as needed.
• Identify issues with current products, materials, and tools and develop solutions.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment in compliance with safety regulations.
• Coordinate and participate in adherence to applicable international, federal, state, and local chemical regulations.
• Support company-wide compliance with product stewardship requirements, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, and GHS.
• Review supplier and company SDSs and ensure accurate information is reflected in labels, Cimpro, Formulator, Sage X-3 shipping sheets, and transportation documentation.
• Consult with associates and supervisors regarding safety, chemical, or handling concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all prescribed safety rules.
• Stay current on industry trends, scientific literature, alternative materials, and emerging technologies.
• Research new materials, equipment, and technologies to develop new formula prototypes for review and testing.
• Travel to customer locations and trade shows to meet with technical and non-technical representatives regarding products, applications, and customer needs.
• Communicate effectively with Sales and directly with customers to ensure project advancement.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

FormulationExp

Product development

Paints & coatings

Regulatory knowledge

Laboratory testing

Quality assurance

Troubleshooting

Materials research

Analytical skills

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/related field

Tools

Cimpro

Formulator

Sage X-3

Job description

CPS, Inc. is seeking a degreed chemist with coatings experience to formulate new products and update existing ones. This role involves QA, testing, and collaboration with Sales and customers to drive projects. Travel to customer locations and trade shows is expected.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field, strong formulation skills, and knowledge of safety/regulatory requirements. Excellent benefits and diverse project work are offered.