PhD Formulations Chemist, Industrial Lubricants — Lead Additive Dev

Cps4jobs; Virginia; Vor Ort; USD 88.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401K

Pension plan

Vacation: 3 weeks

Health insurance

Zusammenfassung

CPS Inc. is seeking a PhD Formulations Chemist for Industrial Lubricants in Virginia. You will conduct advanced research in surface science, formulation, DOE, and tribology to develop additives for industrial lubricants, leading projects and teaming with an overseas global team.

You may travel to the UK occasionally and supervise technical staff as needed. The role emphasizes independent work, project leadership, data interpretation, and reporting results to R&D and customers.

Qualifikationen

• MS with 5–7 years or PhD with 0–3 years in additives such as pigment dispersion, lubricants, or oil-based formulations.
• Strong skills in structure–property relationship evaluation and data analysis.
• Experience with DOE and Stage Gate product development methods.
• Ability to present findings at technical conferences or to customers.

Aufgaben

• Lead formulation and testing activities to meet project objectives.
• Direct technical projects and supervise team members as needed.
• Engage cross-functional stakeholders (business, process, marketing) and present findings.
• Prepare detailed test reports and consult with customers to review results.
• Promote safe lab practices and maintain ISO/Quality System documentation.
• Ensure documentation per Quality System and ISO requirements
• Represent the organization at technical conferences and industry events

Kenntnisse

DOE (Design of Experiments)

Data analysis

Formulation

Stage Gate methods

Data analysis

Project leadership

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Statistical software

Spectroscopy tools

Jobbeschreibung

CPS Inc. is seeking a PhD Formulations Chemist for Industrial Lubricants in Virginia. You will conduct advanced research in surface science, formulation, DOE, and tribology to develop additives for industrial lubricants, leading projects and teaming with an overseas global team.

You may travel to the UK occasionally and supervise technical staff as needed. The role emphasizes independent work, project leadership, data interpretation, and reporting results to R&D and customers.