Job Title: Formulation Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Formulation Technician who will be responsible for conducting quality control duties and assisting with bench chemistry work. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Technical Director, making lab batches with R&D and testing new materials. You will play a vital role in maintaining high-quality standards and contributing to the development of new products.

Responsibilities

• Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approve in-process production by confirming required specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating required adjustments to the production supervisor.
• Approve all finished products by confirming specifications and conducting required tests.
• Return products for re-work if needed and complete documentation to confirm re-work.
• Document and update inspection results by completing reports and logs.
• Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and calling for repairs.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Assist the Technical Director with bench work, including making lab batches and test batches to evaluate new materials.
• Make test batches based on solids, weight per gallon (wpg), and color(s), considering different application methods, pigment, resin, and rheology.

Essential Skills

• Experience in formulation with solvent-based and water-based coatings, including scaling up from 1 quart to gallon.
• Color matching experience and familiarity with using a spectrophotometer.
• Quality control experience with coatings, including basic analytical testing like viscosity, solids, color, pH, and weight per gallon.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, especially with solvent-borne materials.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain and teach methodologies.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in quality control, research & development, bench chemistry, coatings, laboratory work, color matching, chemistry, quality control, spectrophotometry, solvent, water-based coatings, pH, gloss, color, scale-up, pilot plant, R&D, chemical raw materials, wet chemistry, and compounding.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a laboratory setting with occasional visits to the production floor to pull lab samples. Working for a small company offers the benefit of having your voice heard, a 4-day work schedule, significant ownership over quality control testing, and exposure to new product development and coatings formulations.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Statesville,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $23 - $32