Senior Chemist

CPS Inc.; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits (M/D/V)

401K retirement plan

Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $130,000

Job summary

CPS Inc. is seeking a Senior Chemist based in Peabody, Massachusetts to lead the development and commercialization of epoxy adhesives. You will formulate and innovate adhesive technologies while ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in Polymer Chemistry and has proven experience in product commercialization and hands-on formulation. This role involves collaboration with various departments and occasional travel to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with hands-on experience in formulation and commercialization of epoxies.
• Experience with scale-up and manufacturing transfer.
• Knowledge of structure-property relationships essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation and development of epoxy adhesive technologies.
• Drive projects from concept through commercialization.
• Conduct laboratory work for formulation and development.

Skills

Epoxy adhesive formulation

Chemical analysis techniques (DSC, DMA, FTIR, etc.)

Product commercialization

Hands-on formulation experience

Education

Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry or related discipline

Master’s Degree in Polymer Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

Senior Chemist

A global leader in adhesives and coatings is seeking a Senior Chemist to lead the development and commercialization of epoxies.

If you have a PhD and hands on experience formulating and commercializing epoxies, this could be a great opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation and development of new epoxy adhesive and coating technologies
• Drive projects from concept through commercialization
• Spend significant time in the laboratory formulating and developing new technologies
• Meet directly with customers to understand application needs
• Drive customer-backed innovation initiatives
• Design experiments and interpret technical data
• Scale formulations from laboratory to manufacturing
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales and Technical Service Support
• Patent development and intellectual property initiatives
• Support existing products through raw material qualification and validation
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality requirements

Benefits

• Salary: $120,000 - $130,000
• Benefits: M/D/V/401K

Technical Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline
• Proven epoxy adhesive and/or epoxy coating formulation experience
• Product commercialization experience required
• Experience taking products from concept through commercialization
• Hands-on formulation experience
• Scale-up and manufacturing transfer experience
• Knowledge of structure-property relationships
• Experience with DSC, DMA, FTIR, Rheology, and GC-MS preferred
• Patent/IP experience is a plus
• Ability to travel 10-15%