Formulation Chemist
Actalent
Job Title: Formulation ChemistJob Description
We are seeking a skilled Formulation Chemist to develop chemical formulas for urethanes, epoxies, silicones, coatings, and other materials. This role involves performing application testing and quality control to ensure that products meet customer specifications. The ideal candidate will have a background in formulation chemistry, specifically with urethanes, epoxies, or silicones, and will be adept at scaling up production processes and resolving technical issues.
Responsibilities
+ Develop chemical formulas for urethanes, epoxies, silicones, coatings, and other materials.
+ Perform all application testing and quality control tests to ensure products meet customer specifications.
+ Operate various 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.
+ Fill out technical data sheets, documenting the formula, production process, and required quality control checks.
+ Manage multiple projects weekly, including formula development and testing applications.
Essential Skills
+ Experience in formulation chemistry for urethanes, epoxies, or silicones.
+ Ability to develop formulas and scale them up for production.
+ Experience with application testing and setting quality control parameters.
+ Skills in troubleshooting technical issues during manufacturing.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience with physical chemistry blending.
+ background in product development.
+ Knowledge of toluene diisocyanate.
Work Environment
Work in a chemistry lab developing formulas and using various instrumentation. Responsibilities also include administrative tasks related to project management. The position is for the 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30/4:30 p.m. Collaborate with all levels of the organization. Enjoy minimal overtime, competitive benefits, yearly Christmas bonuses, and annual performance reviews with potential for salary increases.
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 offers health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and 401k. They also offer a bonus incentive for this role as well as paid vacation and paid holiday.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Brookfield,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 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 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
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