What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coatings Chemist position at CPS, Inc.?
Chemical manufacturer is seeking an experienced Coatings Chemist to join our Research & Development team and formulate silicone and acrylic based coatings. If you have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and at least 3 years of coating formulation experience, this could be a great opportunity for you! The company has a great culture and is growing!
Duties:
Salary
$75,000 - $85,000
Benefits
M/D/V
Duties:
- Formulate and develop roof coatings including silicone and acrylic systems, waterproofing products, and sealants
- Select, evaluate, and optimize raw materials such as resins, fillers, pigments, solvents, and performance additives
- Develop formulations to meet performance, cost, and regulatory requirements
- Conduct laboratory testing of coating properties including viscosity, adhesion, tensile strength, elongation, weathering, UV resistance, chemical resistance, and water resistance
- Perform testing in accordance with ASTM and internal test method
- Modify existing formulations to improve durability, application properties, cure behavior, and long-term performance
- Support manufacturing by troubleshooting formulation- and process-related issues
- Stay current on industry trends, new raw materials, and emerging technologies in roof coatings and waterproofing
- Proposing new product concepts and formulation improvements
- Work closely with production and engineering teams to scale formulations from lab to pilot and full-scale manufacturing
- Provide technical guidance during production trials and product launches
- Maintain detailed laboratory records and experimental documentation
- Analyze data and prepare technical reports, summaries, and presentations for internal team
- Assist in developing quality control specifications for raw materials and finished products
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
- Maintain a safe, organized laboratory environment
- If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Alicia Mytnik at amytnik@cps4jobs.com.
Salary
$75,000 - $85,000
Benefits
M/D/V
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000