Senior Formulation Chemist

CPS Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401k

Job summary

CPS Inc. in Kansas City, MO is seeking a senior formulation scientist to lead the development and improvement of formulated cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and antimicrobial products used in dairy and food-processing applications.

You will independently plan, execute, and document research projects, manage R&D projects as a project manager, develop analytical test methods, and transfer methods to Quality Control.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Chemistry.
• Laboratory experience with product formulation and testing.
• Experience formulating with existing raw materials; surfactants, cleaners, coatings, or similar formulation experience preferred.
• Titration experience required.
• Working knowledge of HPLC, UV/VIS, viscometer, and autotitrator.
• Strong attention to detail and technical writing/communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10-20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and improvement of formulated products.
• Independently plan, execute, and document research projects.
• Serve as project manager for assigned R&D projects.
• Develop and validate analytical test methods.
• Conduct physical and chemical testing.
• Perform formulation development, optimization, and scale-up.
• Develop and conduct stability studies.
• Support product registration and regulatory requirements.
• Transfer analytical methods to Quality Control.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Plan experiments and accurately document results.
• Contribute ideas to the team's R&D project pipeline.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and other internal teams.

Skills

Laboratory formulation experience

Titration

Analytical thinking

Education

MS or PhD in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

UV/VIS

Viscometer

Autotitrator

Job description

Base salary $90,000-$100,000

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

Join a collaborative R&D team developing and improving formulated cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and antimicrobial products used in dairy and food-processing applications.

This is a hands-on opportunity to lead formulation and analytical projects, work with a variety of laboratory instrumentation, and grow into increased project and leadership responsibilities.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Chemistry


• Laboratory experience with product formulation and testing


• Experience formulating with existing raw materials; surfactants, cleaners, coatings, or similar formulation experience preferred


• Titration experience required


• Working knowledge of HPLC, UV/VIS, viscometer, and autotitrator


• Strong understanding of laboratory safety and chemical handling


• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team


• Strong attention to detail and technical writing/communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


• Publication or patent experience preferred


• Willingness to learn project management and potentially take on leadership responsibilities


• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship


• Willingness to travel approximately 10-20%


• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Job Duties

• Lead the development and improvement of formulated products


• Independently plan, execute, and document research projects


• Serve as project manager for assigned R&D projects


• Develop and validate analytical test methods


• Conduct physical and chemical testing


• Perform formulation development, optimization, and scale-up


• Develop and conduct stability studies


• Support product registration and regulatory requirements


• Transfer analytical methods to Quality Control


• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment


• Plan experiments and accurately document results


• Contribute ideas to the team's R&D project pipeline


• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and other internal teams