Job Title: Formulation Chemist

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Formulation Chemist to join our team. The successful candidate will develop and evaluate formulations for use by our Sales Team and customer projects, ensuring high performance and compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves significant collaboration, data interpretation, and presentations both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Develop formulations for use by the Sales Team and customer projects.
• Plan and conduct evaluations of formulation performance.
• Support the development of test methods for formulation performance testing.
• Compile data from evaluations and interpret results to form sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Prepare samples for customer evaluation of developed formulations.
• Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook.
• Report project work and findings internally and externally according to project requirements.
• Input new in-house and supplier formulations into the company formulation system.
• Implement laboratory procedures and maintain good Health and Safety Procedures.
• Actively work within the safety requirements and participate in safety improvement activities.
• Ensure accurate records are kept in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain inventory and stock records, where required.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and standard operating procedures, and set up new equipment if acquired.
• Field technical inquiries from customers.
• Provide support and participate in staff meetings, training events, customer meetings, or tradeshows, as required.
• Assist with lab tours, presentations, and demonstrations related to internal, customer, or principal meetings.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• 3-5 years of experience in the Homecare/Industrial Cleaning industry (e.g., hard surface, laundry, detergent).
• Strong experience in surfactants, wet chemistry, analytical chemistry, and titration.
• Familiarity with ASTM standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Personable, business-oriented, and professional.
• Ability to lead meetings and speak to customers.
• Familiarity with common laboratory equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience working with major chemical suppliers like Evonik, BASF, Solvay, and Arxada.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based in a laboratory setting with approximately 10% travel to tradeshows and customer meetings. The work environment emphasizes safety and innovation, providing an opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a global team. Employees are encouraged to collaborate and contribute to safety improvement activities

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

15 days of pto, 3 personal days, 10 holiday, blue cross medical, basic insurance packages, 401k, growth oriented,

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Monmouth Junction,NJ 08852.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 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 : $80,000 - $120,000