R&D Chemist: Epoxy & PU Formulations Lead

CPS, Inc.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits M/D/V

Job summary

Chemical manufacturer is seeking an R&D Chemist with a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of formulation experience in epoxy or polyurethane. The role offers exposure to all aspects of R&D and strong benefits.

The incumbent will lead development of new products, formulate potting compounds, adhesives, sealants, and coatings, and verify performance to meet customer specs and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (required).
• 5–15 years of epoxy and polyurethane formulation experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of commercially viable new products.
• Formulate electrical potting compounds, adhesives, sealants, and coatings.
• Conduct testing and validation to meet customer specs and industry standards.
• Troubleshoot product issues and provide technical support to customers.
• Expand the product portfolio by exploring new chemistries and opportunities.
• Work with epoxy, urethane, polyurea, waterborne chemistries, including dispersions.
• Develop formulations for thermal conductivity, flame resistance, insulation, and chemical resistance.
• Ensure formulations meet UL and third‑party testing requirements.
• Optimize formulations for performance, manufacturing, and cost.

Skills

Epoxy & polyurethane formulation

Analytical testing in lab

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Viscometers

TMA

DSC

TGA

Instron

FTIR

Job description

Chemical manufacturer is seeking an R&D Chemist with a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of formulation experience in epoxy or polyurethane. The role offers exposure to all aspects of R&D and strong benefits.

The incumbent will lead development of new products, formulate potting compounds, adhesives, sealants, and coatings, and verify performance to meet customer specs and industry standards.