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Formulation Chemist - Alkyds

CPS, Inc. · Beverly, OH4d agoverified 13 h ago
$100k – $115kfrom the posting

Listed pay for BS-level Formulation / Compounding roles on Crosslinked center on $88k (38 with a salary).

Develop and improve acrylic and alkyd coating formulations, troubleshoot customer and production issues.

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Why it is interesting. High-visibility role with direct customer interaction and ownership of multiple formulation projects.

Might not be for you. Requires 10+ years of coatings experience and occasional last-minute travel to customer sites.

Mostly at the benchDeep specialistSmall team Senior hires only

Core polymer roleDevelop and improve existing acrylic and alkyd formulations; bench formulation and laboratory testing; hardness and salt-water spray testing

Seniority
Senior
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
10+ yrs
Industry
Coatings
Role
Formulation / Compounding
Techniques
hardness testing34 rolessalt-water spray testing

Role details

Family-owned manufacturer is seeking Alkyd Coating Chemist to join their team. If you have 10+ years in coating formulation, this could be a great role for you! This role has high visibility and offers competitive benefits.

Duties

  • Develop and improve existing acrylic and alkyd formulations
  • Develop customer-specific formulations and reformulations
  • Support development of new product lines and technologies
  • Troubleshoot customer coating issues
  • Travel to customer sites for technical support and troubleshooting, including occasional last-minute trips
  • Research and implement raw-material replacements
  • Troubleshoot production and quality issues
  • Manage approximately 3-4 active projects at a time
  • Conduct bench formulation and laboratory testing
  • Perform hardness and salt-water spray testing
  • Improve and optimize existing product formulations
  • Provide technical assistance to customers and internal teams
  • Work closely with the Technical Director, Senior Chemist, and QC Director
  • Maintain technical documentation and ERP-related information
  • Contribute to best practices and continuous improvement

Salary

$100,000 - $115,000

Benefits

M/D/V/401K

Technical Qualifications

  • Ideally 10+ years of acrylic and/or alkyd coatings experience
  • Waterborne coatings/Solventborne coatings
  • Direct-to-metal/direct-to-steel coatings preferred
  • Customer-specific formulation
  • Raw-material replacement
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
  • If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Alicia Mytnik at [email protected].

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Formulation Chemist - Alkyds role at CPS, Inc.?

The listed annual base salary range is $100K–$115K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the Formulation Chemist - Alkyds role at CPS, Inc. based?

This role is based in Beverly, OH.

What degree is required for the Formulation Chemist - Alkyds role at CPS, Inc.?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Formulation Chemist - Alkyds role require?

The posting calls for at least 10 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Formulation Chemist - Alkyds role work with?

acrylic, alkyd, waterborne coatings, solventborne coatings.

What techniques or methods are required for this Formulation Chemist - Alkyds role?

hardness testing, salt-water spray testing.