Senior Coatings Chemist

CPS, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401k

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking a senior chemist to lead formulation and testing of marine and recreational coating systems. You will develop antifouling, anti-corrosion, and topside coatings, optimizing adhesion, durability, and performance across pool, deck, and recreational surfaces.

You will manage projects from concept through scale-up and commercialization. The role requires at least 5+ years in marine coatings, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to work across functions with

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• 5+ years of industry experience with marine coatings
• Experience with marine coating formulation and product development
• Experience with resin technologies including epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic, and alkyd
• Experience independently modifying existing formulations and developing new formulations
• Experience with anti-corrosive, antifouling, or fouling-release coatings preferred
• Knowledge of marine and aquatic coating performance requirements
• Experience supporting product scale-up and manufacturing
• Knowledge of EPA FIFRA registration and testing for biocidal products preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation, development, and testing of marine and recreational coating systems
• Develop and optimize antifouling/fouling-release coatings, primers, anti-corrosion coatings, topside systems, and protective finishes
• Support aquatic applications including pool, deck, and other recreational surface coatings
• Design and execute laboratory experiments evaluating adhesion, durability, corrosion resistance, weatherability, chemical resistance, and application properties
• Lead new product development projects from concept through scale-up and commercialization
• Analyze experimental data and prepare technical reports, recommendations, and presentations
• Troubleshoot product performance, manufacturing, and customer-related technical issues
• Identify opportunities for raw material optimization, cost reduction, and continuous improvement
• Evaluate emerging raw materials, technologies, and industry trends
• Support compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and project records
• Mentor less-experienced chemists and laboratory personnel
• Promote safe laboratory practices and technical excellence

Skills

Marine coatings

Formulation development

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Education

BS in Chemistry

MS in Chemistry

Job description

Base salary $110,000-$140,000

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 401k.

Join a state-of-the-art R&D team developing and optimizing high-performance marine and recreational coating technologies. This is a hands-on opportunity to lead formulation projects from concept through commercialization while solving complex coating challenges and partnering with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and customer-facing teams.

Requirements

• BS or higher in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline; MS preferred


• 5+ years of industry experience with marine coatings


• Direct experience with marine coating formulation and product development


• Experience with resin technologies including epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic, and alkyd


• Experience independently modifying existing formulations and developing new formulations


• Experience with anti-corrosive, antifouling, or fouling-release coatings preferred


• Knowledge of marine and aquatic coating performance requirements


• Experience supporting product scale-up and manufacturing


• Knowledge of EPA FIFRA registration and testing for biocidal products preferred


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills


• Ability to independently lead projects and work effectively across functions


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information

Job Duties

• Lead formulation, development, and testing of marine and recreational coating systems


• Develop and optimize antifouling/fouling-release coatings, primers, anti-corrosion coatings, topside systems, and protective finishes


• Support aquatic applications including pool, deck, and other recreational surface coatings


• Design and execute laboratory experiments evaluating adhesion, durability, corrosion resistance, weatherability, chemical resistance, and application properties


• Lead new product development projects from concept through scale-up and commercialization


• Analyze experimental data and prepare technical reports, recommendations, and presentations


• Troubleshoot product performance, manufacturing, and customer-related technical issues


• Identify opportunities for raw material optimization, cost reduction, and continuous improvement


• Evaluate emerging raw materials, technologies, and industry trends


• Support compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements


• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and project records


• Mentor less-experienced chemists and laboratory personnel


• Promote safe laboratory practices and technical excellence

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