Application / Formulation Chemist – Foam

Specialty chemical manufacturer is looking for a foam formulation chemist to join their team.  If you have a minimum of 7+ years of experience formulating foams and are goal oriented, this could be a great opportunity for you!  Our client offers great benefits!

Duties:

• Conduct physical property and application testing, including substrate bonding, equipment setup, and problem-solving
• Perform physical property tests such as R-value, compression strength, dimensional stability
• Organize and analyze data, presenting findings in written and verbal form
• Coordinate analytical lab testing for product characterization and troubleshooting
• Provide technical support to assigned accounts, recommending products and process conditions
• Guide new product development efforts using applications knowledge
• Recommend product and process modifications to improve field conversion rates
• Manage project portfolio, identifying new technology and business growth opportunities
• Coordinate sample preparation and support documentation delivery
• Understand product formulation, raw material functions, and batch process scale-up for urethane adhesives
• Safely handle hazardous chemicals, run reactions, and utilize various test equipment
• Plan and conduct experiments to meet project goals
• Ensure laboratory equipment is managed, maintained, and improved safely and efficiently
• Source, purchase, and start up new lab equipment as needed
• Create and maintain safety procedures and SOPs, ensuring proper staff training
• Oversee lab organization, inventory management, equipment upkeep
• Identify and implement new equipment, testing and lab capabilities
• Works with a high degree of independence
• Act as a technical liaison between Sales, Quality, and Production units
• Address product complaints and customer needs
• Support Production optimization initiatives
• Commercialize new products, including process transfer and specification setting
• Prepare technical reports and promotional documents
• Ensure proper documentation of project reports and promotional materials
• Domestic and international business travel as required

**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.

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Salary

$100,000 - $120,000

Benefits

M/D/V/401(k)

Technical Qualifications:

• BS in Chemical Engineering preferred, Engineering, Chemistry, or Polymer Chemistry will be considered
• 4+ years of practical adhesive lab management and end-use application experience
• Excellent knowledge of chemicals and a willingness to adapt
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Fluent in English
• Experience in project management and decision-making processes
• Up to 25% overnight travel during the work week, occasionally more as needed
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. manually and unassisted
• Wear personal protective equipment, including respirators, as needed

**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.

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