CPS, Inc.
Staff Polymer Formulation Materials Scientist
CPS, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Staff Polymer Formulation Materials Scientist
We are seeking a curious and motivated Staff Polymer Formulation Materials Scientist to join our Core New Product Development (C-NPD) team as a Technical Lead. The role focuses on formulation development and product innovation for water-soluble packaging solutions, helping to meet unmet needs in laundry, autodish, and related applications. The position blends hands-on experimental work with project leadership: you will lead cross-functional development teams, own technical customer relationships, and translate experimental results into innovative, commercializable products. This role emphasizes application of existing polymers, blends, and conversion processes into new solutions.
The Staff Materials Scientist reports directly to the Head of New Product Development R&D, with significant visibility across the organization and customer partners. As a senior-level technical role, it carries the potential for future direct-report leadership responsibilities as organizational needs and individual performance align.
Key Responsibilities
Lead formulation projects through company’s stage-gate innovation framework, from concept to commercialization.
Partner with customer R&D teams to define requirements, co-develop solutions, and validate product performance.
Design and execute experiments to explore film formulation, structure–property relationships and converting processes.
Apply advanced data analysis and modeling tools (Python, JMP, MATLAB) to interpret complex results and accelerate development.
Guide cross-functional teams in evaluating new materials and processes, ensuring technical rigor and alignment with customer needs.
Communicate technical results and recommendations effectively to internal leadership and customer stakeholders.
Mentor and coach junior scientists, strengthening the company’s innovation capability.
Stay current with external trends in materials, packaging, and sustainability to inform innovation strategy.
To express interest in this opportunity, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com.
Salary $109,000 - $169,000 + Bonus
Benefits Bonus Program with a profit-sharing bonus when eligible, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurances, short term disability, long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, term life insurance, voluntary term life insurance, transit flexible spending account (if applicable), employee assistance program, identity theft protection, 401k and paid time off (vacation and sick days).
Job Details
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Science
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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The Staff Materials Scientist reports directly to the Head of New Product Development R&D, with significant visibility across the organization and customer partners. As a senior-level technical role, it carries the potential for future direct-report leadership responsibilities as organizational needs and individual performance align.
Key Responsibilities
Lead formulation projects through company’s stage-gate innovation framework, from concept to commercialization.
Partner with customer R&D teams to define requirements, co-develop solutions, and validate product performance.
Design and execute experiments to explore film formulation, structure–property relationships and converting processes.
Apply advanced data analysis and modeling tools (Python, JMP, MATLAB) to interpret complex results and accelerate development.
Guide cross-functional teams in evaluating new materials and processes, ensuring technical rigor and alignment with customer needs.
Communicate technical results and recommendations effectively to internal leadership and customer stakeholders.
Mentor and coach junior scientists, strengthening the company’s innovation capability.
Stay current with external trends in materials, packaging, and sustainability to inform innovation strategy.
To express interest in this opportunity, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com.
Salary $109,000 - $169,000 + Bonus
Benefits Bonus Program with a profit-sharing bonus when eligible, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurances, short term disability, long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, term life insurance, voluntary term life insurance, transit flexible spending account (if applicable), employee assistance program, identity theft protection, 401k and paid time off (vacation and sick days).
Job Details
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Science
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CPS, Inc. by 2x
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