What is the salary for the Formulation Chemist role at Actalent?

The listed annual base salary range is $100K–$130K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Actalent sponsor work visas for the Formulation Chemist role?

This employer will not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Where is the Formulation Chemist role at Actalent based?

This role is based in Brookfield, WI.

What polymers or materials does this Formulation Chemist role work with?

urethanes, polyurethanes, epoxies, silicones, coatings.

What techniques or methods are required for this Formulation Chemist role?

universal testing, disperser, viscometer, durometer.

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Formulation Chemist

Actalent · Brookfield, WI2mo ago

$100k – $130k

Listed pay for BS-level Formulation / Compounding roles on Crosslinked center on $88k (42 with a salary).

Develop and test polyurethane, epoxy, and silicone formulations for manufacturing.

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on with multiple polymer chemistries and scaling formulations to production.

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Seniority: Entry level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Industry: Chemicals
Role: Formulation / Compounding
Schedule: Standard
Visa: No sponsorship

Materials

urethanes2 roles polyurethanes8 roles epoxies17 roles silicones21 roles coatings372 roles

Techniques

universal testingdisperserviscometer1 roledurometer

Benefits

bonus potentialend of year bonus

Role details

Job Title: Formulation Chemist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Formulation Chemist to develop chemical formulas for urethanes, polyurethanes, epoxies, silicones, and coatings. This role involves application testing and quality control to ensure products meet customer specifications. The successful candidate will collaborate with the production team to scale up new formulations and assist technical support in resolving customer issues.

Responsibilities

Develop chemical formulas for urethanes, polyurethanes, epoxies, silicones, and coatings.
Perform application testing and quality control tests to ensure product meets customer specifications.
Operate application testing equipment such as universal testers, dispersers, viscometers, and durometers.
Collaborate with the production team to scale up the production of new formulas.
Assist Technical Support groups with customer issues and provide solutions.
Complete technical data sheets to document formula details, production processes, and quality control checks.
Manage multiple projects weekly, including formula development and application testing.

Essential Skills

Experience in formulation chemistry, specifically with urethanes, epoxies, and silicones.
Ability to develop formulas for larger physical products beyond paints and coatings.
Competence in scaling up formulations for production and setting quality control parameters.
Proficiency in troubleshooting technical issues during manufacturing and addressing customer needs.
Practical experience with application testing to assess material durability.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Formulation and application testing
Prior formulation experience outside of academia
Knowledge of polyurethanes, urethanes, and foam technology
Experience in epoxy and coatings chemistry
Skills in physical chemistry blending and product development

Work Environment

This position involves working in a chemistry lab to develop formulas using various instruments and performing related administrative tasks in the office. The role operates on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30/4:30 p.m., interacting with all organizational levels.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Brookfield, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

This company provides health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and 401k match. They also offer paid vacation, paid holiday, bonus potential, and some sort of end of year bonus.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brookfield,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.