CPS, Inc.

Senior Chemist

CPS, Inc. Tampa, FL
CPS, Inc.

Senior Chemist

CPS, Inc. Tampa, FL
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$95,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

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Tory Mack

Specialized Chemist & Scientist Recruiter with clients hiring nationally! tmack@cps4jobs.com

Senior Chemist role with a stable, global building materials company, focused on improving performance and developing advanced concrete and cementitious technologies in a hands-on, applied R&D environment.

Base salary $95,000-$120,000

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technical efforts to enhance the performance, consistency, and quality of cementitious and concrete-based products across operations.
  • Investigate material behavior and formulation performance to drive development of improved and next-generation products.
  • Serve as a technical problem-solver for manufacturing and field-related quality issues, identifying root causes and implementing data-driven solutions.
  • Partner with technical service and operations teams by providing laboratory analysis and testing to resolve field performance challenges.
  • Design, execute, and refine chemical and physical testing methods for cementitious materials using advanced analytical techniques such as XRF, XRD, microscopy, laser particle size distribution, and related instrumentation.
  • Establish and optimize testing procedures for complex materials and new equipment, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and technical rigor.
  • Oversee and validate physical and chemical testing conducted within the lab, maintaining high standards for data quality and reliability.
  • Provide technical leadership within the laboratory by supervising, training, and mentoring junior staff in materials testing and best practices.
  • Promote a strong culture of safety by taking ownership of safe laboratory practices in all day-to-day activities.
  • Prepare clear, timely technical reports and effectively communicate findings to cross-functional stakeholders, including senior technical leadership.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 5-10+ years of industry experience in product development and R&D involving concrete admixtures, cementitious materials, or related construction material technologies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design new test methods, interpret complex data, and apply research insights to practical material solutions
  • Experience setting up and optimizing advanced laboratory equipment and developing robust testing procedures
  • Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and contribute in a collaborative technical environment
  • Strong technical communication skills, including preparation of clear, accurate reports and presentation of findings to technical leadership
  • Experience mentoring or guiding junior technical staff in laboratory practices and materials knowledge
  • Ability to represent the organization in technical discussions and interact confidently with senior stakeholders
  • Capable of working independently and helping direct technical work within a laboratory setting
  • Role is primarily site-based with no travel requirement
  • If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at tmack@cps4jobs.com

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  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Science and Research

  • Industries

    Chemical Manufacturing

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Featured Benefits

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  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid paternity leave
  • Paid maternity leave
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