Job Title: Formulation Chemist
Job Description

Responsible for leading a Research and Development (R&D) team to ensure the full-cycle development of products. This role involves setting up laboratory activities, scaling up activities into production, and working closely with customers and sales teams to determine customer needs and project scope. The successful candidate will create product development plans, source materials, and manage multiple customer projects on a weekly basis.

ResponsibilitiesLead the R&D team to ensure full-cycle development of products.Set up laboratory and scale-up activities into production.Work with customers and sales teams to determine customer needs and project scope.Create product development plans, including sourcing materials and vendors, and conducting cost analysis.Manage multiple customer projects on a weekly basis.Continually meet with customers to drive business and add revenue.Essential SkillsExpertise in formulation and product development processes.Ability to manage all projects within R&D and Product Development.Strong chemical formulation or scale-up skill set.Experience with the product development life cycle and analytical chemistry.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in R&D and Product Development.Knowledge of acrylics, urethanes, 1K and 2K urethanes, and pressure-sensitive coatings.Degree in chemical engineering or chemistry.Ability to scope out projects, create product development plans, and move projects from conception to full production.Work Environment

The role primarily involves working in the office, with occasional visits to the lab and production areas to ensure new products and formulas are implemented correctly per customer specifications. The position operates on a Monday through Friday, 1st shift schedule, with the possibility of night trial runs once per quarter. The role offers good pay, benefits, 3 weeks of PTO, 1 week of sick pay, and 3 floating PTO days. Employees are given a lot of autonomy to work with customers, develop new products and projects.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $61.54

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 New Berlin,WI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 8, 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.

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