Formulation Chemist

CPS Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

CPS Inc. is seeking a Formulation Chemist in Spartanburg, SC. This role involves developing rubber compounds for coated fabric applications and supporting a new manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in rubber formulation and thrive in a collaborative environment.

This position offers competitive salary between $90,000 - $100,000 and excellent benefits including health insurance and 401K. Enjoy career growth opportunities and a strong focus on employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of rubber compound development experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with rubber compounding and formulation development.
• Experience supporting manufacturing scale-up and commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate rubber compounds for coated fabric applications.
• Conduct laboratory testing and material analysis.
• Mentor junior chemists and future technical staff.

Skills

Rubber formulation

Material analysis

Troubleshooting

Technical reporting

Collaboration with manufacturing

Education

BS degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science

Job description

Formulation Chemist

A well-established chemical manufacturer is seeking a Development Chemist with strong experience in rubber formulation and compound development. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in launching a new manufacturing facility and helping build its technical capabilities. The ideal candidate will be hands‑on, enjoy product development, and thrive in a growing environment. The company offers excellent benefits, career growth opportunities, and a strong, employee‑focused culture.

Duties

• Develop and formulate rubber compounds for coated fabric applications.
• Support startup of a brand‑new manufacturing facility.
• Conduct laboratory testing and material analysis.
• Troubleshoot processing and material performance issues.
• Support manufacturing scale‑up activities.
• Document formulations, testing, and project results.
• Evaluate raw materials, fillers, additives, and curing systems.
• Help establish laboratory procedures and technical best practices.
• Mentor junior chemists and future technical staff.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and operations.
• Occasional customer‑facing technical support.
• Travel to other company facilities for training and knowledge transfer.

Salary

$90,000 - $100,000

Benefits

M, D, V, 401K

Technical Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of rubber compound development experience preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with rubber compounding and formulation development.
• Knowledge of elastomers including EPDM, Neoprene, Silicone, or related materials.
• Experience with tensile, rheology, hardness, aging, and related testing methods.
• Ability to troubleshoot processing and material issues.
• Experience supporting manufacturing scale‑up and commercialization.
• Strong technical reporting and documentation skills.
• Coated fabrics experience highly desirable.

If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Alicia Mytnik at [e-mail].