Coating Chemist - LOCAL ONLY

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

Job summary

CPS Inc. in the United States is seeking a degreed Coating Chemist with several years of architectural coatings experience to develop new formulas and improve existing products. You will work on product formulations, QA testing, and regulatory compliance, with travel to client sites and trade shows as needed.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Sales and customers, attention to safety, and staying current with industry trends and technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong formulation and product development experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new formulas based on organizational needs and specifications.
• Analyze existing formulations for improvement or testing.
• Perform QA testing and establish acceptance criteria.
• Report and analyze test results to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Production on process or quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Travel to customer locations and trade shows as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field

Tools

Formulator

Sage X-3

Job description

Coating Chemist – LOCAL ONLY

Customer focused manufacturer is seeking a degreed chemist with a few years of architectural coatings experience to work on formulating new products and updating existing products. Our client offers excellent benefits and everyday offers a change in projects.

Duties

• 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.

Salary

Salary will be based on experience presented

Benefits Available

Benefits Available

Technical 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%