Formulation Chemist

Actalent

  • Brookfield, WI
  • $100,000-130,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 hours ago
Job Title: Formulation Chemist
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled formulation chemist to develop and refine chemical formulas for urethanes, epoxies, silicones, coatings, and related materials. This role involves conducting application testing and quality control tests to ensure products meet customer specifications, scaling up production processes, and providing technical support to resolve customer issues.Responsibilities
  • Develop chemical formulas for urethanes, epoxies, silicones, coatings, and related materials.
  • Perform application testing and quality control tests to ensure products meet 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 or specific formulas.
  • Assist technical support groups in resolving customer issues and providing solutions.
  • Complete technical data sheets detailing the formula, production process, and quality control checks.
  • Manage multiple projects weekly, including formula development and testing applications.
Essential Skills
  • Experience in formulation chemistry, particularly with urethanes, epoxies, and silicones.
  • Ability to develop formulas for larger applications such as tires, molds, and castings.
  • Skill in scaling up formulas into production and setting quality control parameters.
  • Competence in troubleshooting technical issues during manufacturing processes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Knowledge of foam technology and coatings chemistry.
  • Experience in physical chemistry blending and product development.
  • Understanding of toluene diisocyanate.
Work EnvironmentThe role involves working in a chemistry lab to develop formulas using various instrumentation, as well as performing administrative tasks in the office related to each project. The position operates on a 1st shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30/4:30 p.m., and requires collaboration with every level of the organization.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr.This company will offer a variety of benefits including health benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401k match, bonuses around christmas time, etc. They will also offer a number of other supplemental benefits such as life insurance.Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Brookfield,WI.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2025.About ActalentActalent 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.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 due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

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