What is the salary for the R&D Chemist role at Family-owned specialty chemical company (via CPS, Inc.)?

The listed annual base salary range is $65K–$75K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the R&D Chemist role at Family-owned specialty chemical company (via CPS, Inc.) based?

This role is based in Tequesta, FL.

How many years of experience does this R&D Chemist role require?

The posting calls for 1–3 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this R&D Chemist role work with?

paints, coatings, resins, pigments, solvents.

What techniques or methods are required for this R&D Chemist role?

gloss testing, flexibility testing, adhesion testing, weathering testing, color matching.

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R&D Chemist

Family-owned specialty chemical company (via CPS, Inc.) · Tequesta, FL1mo agoverified 10 h ago

$65k – $75k

BS-level Formulation / Compounding roles on Crosslinked list a median of $85k (37 that show pay).

Formulate prototype paints and coatings at bench scale and test adhesion, gloss, and weathering.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on formulation and application testing for a family-owned specialty chemical company building a new lab.

Might not be for you. Entry-level bench role with heavy documentation and plant support, not open-ended R&D.

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleBS acceptable

Core polymer roleMix, blend, and compound raw materials at bench scale to create prototype paints and coatings; polymer/paint chemistry, resins, pigments

Seniority: Entry level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 1–3 yrs
Industry: Coatings
Role: Formulation / Compounding

Materials

paints30 roles coatings397 roles resins146 roles pigments36 roles solvents8 roles

Techniques

gloss testing3 roles flexibility testing1 role adhesion testing38 roles weathering testing7 roles color matching10 roles

Role details

Family-owned specialty chemical company is looking for experienced coatings formulators for their new laboratory in Florida. If you have a chemistry background and spent time in a paint and coatings laboratory this could be a great opportunity for you!

Duties

Lab Formulation: Mix, blend, and compound raw materials at bench scale to create prototype paints and coatings.
Application Testing: Apply coatings to steel, plastic, and wood substrates via hand spray or aerosol cans.
Performance Evaluation: Conduct rigorous testing including gloss, flexibility, adhesion, weathering, and color matching.
Data Logging: Maintain precise laboratory notebooks and document all test results and processing steps.
Plant Support: Assist in processing trials to ensure lab formulas can be successfully manufactured in the plant.

Salary

$65,000 - $75,000

Benefits

M/D/401K

Technical Qualifications

1-3 years of experience in a laboratory setting within the paint and coatings industry.
Basic understanding of polymer / paint chemistry, raw materials (resins, pigments, solvents, additives), and precise laboratory techniques.
Experience with color matching and spray application.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline (Associates degree with strong industry experience considered).
If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Devin Heffernan at [email protected].

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