Senior Industrial Chemist - Epoxy/PU Coatings R&D

CPS, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

M/D/L/401K match

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking an experienced chemist focused on industrial coatings or adhesives formulations in Newark, NJ. The role involves bench chemistry, supporting manufacturing, and direct collaboration with customers while avoiding corporate red tape.

Responsibilities include developing new adhesive and coating formulations, improving products for performance and cost, and guiding pilot-scale and full-scale production implementations. Firm highlights strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or Organic Chemistry.
• 2+ years of industry experience in epoxy or polyurethane coatings or adhesives.
• Ability to independently design experiments, analyze data, and solve technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop new adhesive, coating, sealant, potting, and encapsulating formulations to meet customer and market requirements.
• Improve existing products by optimizing performance, manufacturability, cost, and regulatory compliance.
• Design experiments, evaluate results, and recommend formulation improvements.
• Research emerging raw materials and technologies to support product innovation.
• Lead laboratory development through pilot-scale trials and full manufacturing implementation.
• Support production scale-up activities and validate manufacturing processes.
• Prepare technical documentation, product specifications, and development reports.
• Evaluate and qualify new raw materials and alternative suppliers.
• Support Manufacturing by troubleshooting production issues, resolving formulation-related deviations, and improving process efficiency.
• Provide technical support to Sales and Customer Service regarding product selection, customer trials, and technical inquiries.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, test records, and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure calibration and preventive maintenance requirements are met.
• Follow all company safety policies and laboratory procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with Manufacturing, Sales, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations.
• Mentor junior laboratory personnel as assigned.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement within the laboratory and throughout the organization.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a customer-focused approach in all interactions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and flexibility to meet business needs.
• Protect confidential company information and intellectual property.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Skills

Coatings formulation

Polymer chemistry

Lab experiments

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Polymer/Chemical Engineering/Organic Chemistry

Tools

Analytical equipment

Job description

CPS, Inc. is seeking an experienced chemist focused on industrial coatings or adhesives formulations in Newark, NJ. The role involves bench chemistry, supporting manufacturing, and direct collaboration with customers while avoiding corporate red tape.

Responsibilities include developing new adhesive and coating formulations, improving products for performance and cost, and guiding pilot-scale and full-scale production implementations. Firm highlights strong benefits and growth opportunities.