Senior Scientist - Polyurea Coatings

CPS Inc; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Scientist to join their innovative R&D team. This role focuses on developing and reformulating polyurea coatings and green roof systems, requiring a strong background in polymer compounding and product commercialization. The ideal candidate will lead multiple new product development projects, collaborate across departments, and contribute to the advancement of sustainable building solutions. With a competitive salary and a target bonus, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence technology development in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about innovation and sustainability, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k with 5% Match

Education Reimbursement

Formal Management Training Program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in polymer compounding and product development.
• Strong background in commercialization of PU barrier applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on new products and implement new technologies.
• Manage technical projects from ideation to commercialization.
• Collaborate with various departments on project priorities.

Skills

Polymer Compounding

Product Development

Technical Reporting

Commercialization Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Advanced Degree in Material Science

Job description

Senior Scientist – Polyurea Coatings - U.S. Citizen or Resident Only

Our client is looking for a bright, hard-working scientist to join our dynamic research and development team. This role is responsible for leading the execution of laboratory work in the development of new products and reformulation efforts across a variety of product lines in polyurea/PUR roofing coatings, water/weather proofing, and green roof systems. The Sr. Scientist will work closely with value chain partners, commercial leadership, and technical leadership to support current business and influence technology development. The Sr. Scientist will monitor technical advances, trends, and environmental issues in the industry that may influence future product development direction. Some domestic travel may be required to support scale up of new products or to address issues with existing products. This position operates under the general guidance of the R&D Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leading research activities on new and existing products as well as identifying and implementing new technologies within the R&D business group.
• Leading multiple New Product Development projects critical to support and grow building envelope business.
• Managing the technical projects from ideation through scale up to commercialization.
• Supporting the business through new product development, processing and performance improvement, raw material qualification and cost reduction projects.
• Collaborating with sales, marketing, manufacturing, purchasing, warranty departments on defined project priorities, project scope and future development directions.
• Documenting work in technical reports.
• Championing of safe workspaces and practices.

Job Requirements:

Technical Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Material Science (Adv Degree Welcomed)
  BS: Minimum of 10 years of applicable experience required. Maybe less for Adv Degree.
• Broad knowledge of polymer compounding in addition to interactions of the various raw materials in the thermoplastic formulations required.
• Commercialization experience of large area PU barrier applications.
• U.S. Citizen or Resident Only

$95,000 - $160,000 + 10% target bonus

M/V/D/Life. 401k with 5% Match; FSA, HSA; Education Reimbursement; Formal Management Training Program.