Senior Specialty Chemical Process Development Scientist

CPS, Inc.; Montrose (OH); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking an innovative R&D leader to scale up organic chemical processes from laboratory development through pilot plant and commercial manufacturing.

This highly technical role influences process optimization, manufacturing strategy, and the commercialization of new technologies.

Base salary $125,000-$135,000 with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and 401k.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
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Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale chemical processes from laboratory through commercial manufacturing.
• Lead pilot plant and scale-up activities while improving yield, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal R&D teams and external CROs to transfer processes.
• Evaluate reaction pathways, catalysts, raw materials, and methods to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Apply Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical tools to optimize process performance.
• Conduct process characterization, reaction analysis, and process safety evaluations.
• Develop process documentation, operating procedures, and technology transfer packages.
• Support intellectual property development through technical innovation and invention disclosures.
• Present technical recommendations and project updates to cross-functional teams and leadership.

Education

MS or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

10+ years process development experience

DoE and data-driven optimization

Project management and communication

Strong problem-solving skills

Scale-up from lab to pilot and commercial

Knowledge of organic synthesis and catalysis

Safety and manufacturing operations understanding

Team collaboration with CROs

US citizenship or permanent residency

Job description

CPS, Inc. is seeking an innovative R&D leader to scale up organic chemical processes from laboratory development through pilot plant and commercial manufacturing.

This highly technical role influences process optimization, manufacturing strategy, and the commercialization of new technologies.

Base salary $125,000-$135,000 with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and 401k.