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Elastomer Formulation Chemist

CPS, Inc.
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/14/2026
Applications Development Chemist

Specialty chemical/materials manufacturer is looking for an experienced chemist with expertise in rubber formulation and compounding. Company offers excellent benefits, relocation package, and competitive pay; great opportunities for growth!

Duties:The Applications Development Chemist is responsible for developing new commercial applications for the company. This position develops projects in an assigned product/customer area; contributes to the preparation, presentation, and follow-up of proposals, plans and organizes research effort; analyzes research outcomes and makes recommendations to the team and our customers.

Product Development Activities

  • Plan, conduct, and direct projects of major importance related to developing new commercial applications
  • Apply technical knowledge in support of customers’ use of products and develop business relationships within all areas of supply chain
  • Resolve technical problems requiring application of knowledge
  • Originate and apply new and unique problem-solving approach

Business Development Activities

  • Develop and maintain customer relationships alongside others on the Applications Team
  • Prepare and present technical info to interested parties (customers, technical meetings, etc.)
  • Analyze research and make technical recommendations regarding product-line

Reporting Activities

  • Prepare monthly reports
  • Write research reports upon completion of projects

Collaboration

  • Collaborate with and provide technical advice to other professionals inside and outside the organization
  • Exchange information with other chemists and scientists through professional organizations

Compliance

  • Comply with all Safety, Health, and Environmental policies & procedures
  • Adhere to the company’s Integrated Management System

Other Responsibilities

  • Work with latitude for action or decision that may be in cooperation with supervisor
  • Continuously seek ways to improve the performance of the facility’s operation
  • Ensure customers’ (both internal and external) needs are met
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Salary

$90,000 - $130,000

Benefits

M/D/V/401K/HSA

Technical Qualifications:

  • BS Degree in Chemistry or related degree
  • Minimum of 2 years of industry experience in elastomer product formulation
  • Experience working with customers, R&D, sales and manufacturing, troubleshooting technical issues
  • If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Devin Heffernan at dheffernan@cps4jobs.com.

JO: 8.13.26DH

Salary : $90,000 - $130,000

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