Waterborne Resin Synthesis Chemist - US Green Card or Citizens ONLY

If you’re a MS Chemist with a couple of years’ experience developing waterborne resins, or a new PhD in Organic or Polymer Chemistry trained in waterborne polymer synthesis, this could be an incredible opportunity to work alongside an industry expert before retirement! This is a very stable company with extremely low turnover. Midwest location, reasonable cost of living yet access to big city living options! This Chemist plays a critical role in advancing corporate objectives through the development, commercialization, and industrialization of new products, while also supporting and enhancing existing technologies. Chemists apply high-quality laboratory practices alongside a broad range of technical skills to solve complex challenges. These may include new product and process development, product and process optimization, support for existing products, raw material evaluations, plant operations assistance, customer formulation support, and general technical service. They are expected to work independently with minimal supervision, while actively collaborating with other R&D team members, cross-functional company departments, and customers. Laboratory Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To Preparing chemical formulations and prototypes via synthesis or blending Creating test articles using customer-relevant processes Conducting chemical analyses, quality control testing, mechanical property evaluations, and application testing Key Responsibilities Health, Safety and Quality Performs work in accordance with local, state and federal regulations including OSHA, DOT and EPA and the appropriate company Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) ensuring personal and team safety Recognizes personal and legal responsibility regarding compliance with rules and regulations, standards and company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System Maintains housekeeping in individual and shared workspaces Conducts inspections as assigned Ensures that others meet health and safety standards. Provides guidance when needed Leads safety topic(s) in weekly safety meeting Participates in the following as needed: Health and Safety Committee, Review of chemical hygiene plan, Job safety analysis (JSA), Risk assessments, Incident investigations, Management of change (MOC) Lab / Project Work Conducts lab / project work related to one or more of the following: Product / process development (synthesis and/or blending), plant support, chemical analyses and mechanical testing, customer formulation assistance or purchasing support Maintains lab equipment through preventative maintenance, verification, and calibration Reports any equipment malfunctions Ensures that lab equipment inventory is maintained Executes experiments and tests following established test methods to ensure repeatable, reliable results Works Independently To Understand requirements of each project including benefits and risks. Interacts with other functions as necessary to resolve questions Plan experiments identifying and evaluating multiple input variables Develop test methods as needed Create schedule based on project priorities and meet deadlines Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to analyze results. Demonstrates ability to understand multiple variable relationships and their effects on results Write technical reports and/or create presentations summarizing results Recommend next actions to multi-functional project team Enter / maintain projects on company’s project request system Seek feedback and input from customers and/or appropriate company functions / management required to drive projects to completion Product / Process Development Develops improved product / processes that are commercially successful. Support scale-up / transfer of product to manufacturing. Supports customer trials as applicable Develops multiple technically successful improved products / processes covering multiple chemistries, processes, application areas or markets Conducts basic literature searches for internal and external sources to assist with project planning and generate product / process development ideas Initiates exploratory projects to investigate potential innovative products or processes Participates as a team member on New Business Development / Stage-Gate projects or acts as the R&D representative on multifunctional projects Plant Support Provides technical support to manufacturing sites for commercial products covering multiple chemistries, processes, application areas or markets Approves plants to make new / transferred products, in-country, in region or between regions Determines work-off plans for off-specification material Adjusts process parameters to facilitate process improvements related to quality, cycle time, etc. Has in-depth knowledge of company manufacturing processes, site capabilities, and site personnel Provides in-person support at a plant for scale-up or process improvement work Participates in plant quality meetings Has knowledge of manufacturing processes, site capabilities, and site personnel Customer Formulation Assistance (as applicable) Assists company customers with creating formulations using company products Understands components used in external customer product formulations including their function, typical levels Formulates products resembling what is produced by company’s customer for testing / comparison of company and/or benchmarking of competitive products Assists customers with product formulation Purchasing Support Qualifies raw materials by: Reviewing raw material usage Creating a test plan based on key properties / functions Conducting lab / project work as described above Informing Procurement of project results Completing SAP tasks as needed Operational Knowledge Orders raw materials and finished goods with supervisor approval Orders lab supplies with supervisor approval Able to find / view test methods, work instructions, forms and other documents in SharePoint Able to request physical or analytical testing Has a working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Word Able to find basic information in SAP including BOM’s, inspection plans, inventories, orders, etc. Able to find technical documents in the Company App and Host 2 Bulletin System Works with Technical Assistance / Technical Writer to create technical datasheets for new products Independently completes R&D portion of frontline scale-up process for formula revision or new product creation Able to use Bom CALC, Product Vision or other formulation tool Aware of statistical analysis software availability and capabilities. Demonstrated ability to apply to development, plant support and/or technical assistance work Trainer / Mentor Provides training on synthesis, formulation, or application processes for one or more technology areas or market applications. Training to include how-to as well as knowledge of underlying science. Training may be for junior team members. R&D members from other groups, operations or commercial personnel or customer personnel Salary $90,000 - $100,000 Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave 401(k) Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (PPO, HAS, FSA) Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Program Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities Skills / Qualifications Required PhD Chemist newer graduate, or MS with at least two years of relevant industry experience Experience in synthesis of polyester, vinyl ester, urethane, and / or epoxy polymers Experience in synthesis of waterborne binders and sizing chemistries, emulsions, and styrene free resins preferred Familiarity with TSCA, literature search, patent process #J-18808-Ljbffr CPS, Inc.