Polymer Formulation Chemist

Role details

Actalent Is Hiring For A Formulation Chemist!

Job Description

This position ensures product quality and consistency by formulating new products, analyzing chemical compositions, developing production processes, troubleshooting chemical reaction issues, conducting stability studies, and identifying improvements to enhance product efficacy.

Responsibilities

• Produce lab-scale and production-scale new and/or customer formulations.
• Work with the procurement team to source and select materials compatible with product design, regulatory requirements, and process capabilities.
• Collaborate with process engineering to design and develop transferable and scalable processes for existing production equipment.
• Deliver well-documented, dynamic design control for all products, meeting regulatory and internal procedural requirements.
• Maintain compliance with relevant GMP, GLP, health, and safety requirements.
• Perform chemical testing on samples using physical characterization and advanced instrumentation techniques, including Microscopy, FTIR, viscosity, specific gravity, pH, etc.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in formulation development or scale-up.
• More than 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in formulation, chemistry, R&D, polymer chemistry, medical device, and analytical testing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS degree in a Scientific Field (Chemistry or Material Science).
• Experience with statistical software, project management software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in skincare, haircare, or other cosmetic formulation.
• Knowledge of FDA and GMP requirements.
• Experience establishing and testing product stability and shelf-life assessment.
• Experience operating a formulation laboratory, including managing equipment, inventory, laboratory hygiene, and calibration.
• Experience in Design Control within enterprise production systems, especially SAP.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly preferred.

Work Environment

The Formulation Chemist supports the Healthcare and Wellness function by ensuring product quality and consistency. This position is ideal for an experienced cosmetic/OTC formulator looking to elevate their expertise into the medical device manufacturing area. The role requires a self-starter as there will be no direct management. It is an onsite position from Monday to Friday, overseeing a team of two lab technicians, and reporting to the Director of R&D based in TN. The role offers growth opportunities within the organization, excellent benefits, and PTO packages.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Orangeburg, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

FTEs receive 15 days PTO + 56 hours sick time +11 paid holidays Benefits begin day 1 of starting 401k right away, match up to 6%

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Orangeburg, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orangeburg,NY.

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

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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.