Formulation Chemist @ Actalent

Apply now for more information! The Formulation Chemist ensures product quality and consistency by formulating new products, analyzing chemical compositions, developing robust production processes, troubleshooting chemical reaction issues, conducting stability studies, and identifying improvements to enhance product efficacy. This role focuses on cosmetic, OTC, and healthcare formulations with the opportunity to elevate expertise into the medical device manufacturing area, driving innovation while maintaining strict regulatory and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Formulate new products at both lab scale and production scale, including custom formulations tailored to customer needs.
• Collaborate with procurement to source and select raw materials that are compatible with product design, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing process capabilities.
• Partner with process engineering to design and develop scalable, transferable processes that run effectively on existing production equipment.
• Deliver well-documented design control for all products, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal procedural requirements such as PLM and Design Control systems.
• Maintain full compliance with relevant GMP, GLP, health, and safety requirements in all laboratory and production activities.
• Perform chemical and physical testing on samples using advanced instrumentation and characterization techniques, including microscopy, FTIR, viscosity, specific gravity, and pH measurements.
• Interpret test data independently or with guidance to make sound technical evaluations and quickly resolve quality issues related to raw materials, manufacturing challenges, and consumer complaints.
• Design and execute experiments to improve current testing procedures and to develop new analytical protocols that enhance product and process understanding.
• Conduct routine testing of raw materials, bulk batches, packaging components, and stability samples to support release, shelf-life assessment, and ongoing quality monitoring.
• Communicate test results clearly and effectively to cross-functional stakeholders, providing technical insights and recommendations.
• Document all experimental work, test methods, and results in accordance with company policies, scientific best practices, and GLP standards.
• Manage internal process improvement projects when applicable, including raw material qualification initiatives, cost-saving programs, and production process optimization efforts.

Essential Skills

• Minimum bachelors degree in Chemistry, Material Science, or a closely related scientific field.
• 5+ years of experience in formulation development or scale-up, with a strong track record of creating and optimizing formulations.
• More than 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in cosmetics, OTC, healthcare, or related industries.
• Hands-on experience with analytical testing methods and instrumentation, including microscopy, FTIR, viscosity, specific gravity, and pH measurement.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and test product stability and conduct shelf-life assessments.
• Experience operating a formulation laboratory, including managing equipment, inventory, laboratory hygiene, and calibration activities.
• Working knowledge of FDA and GMP requirements applicable to cosmetic, OTC, and healthcare products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Polymer chemistry experience is highly desirable for advanced formulation and material development.
• Skincare, haircare, or other cosmetic formulation experience is a strong plus.
• Medical device or healthcare product development is beneficial, especially for candidates transitioning from cosmetic or OTC formulation.

Work EnvironmentThis is a full-time, onsite position operating Monday through Friday in a healthcare and wellness-focused environment. The Formulation Chemist works primarily in a formulation laboratory setting that supports cosmetic, OTC, and medical device-related product development. The role involves regular use of advanced laboratory instrumentation such as microscopy, FTIR, viscometers, and pH meters, as well as interaction with enterprise systems including SAP, LIMS, PLM, and project management tools. The environment emphasizes GMP and GLP compliance, rigorous documentation, and high standards of laboratory hygiene and safety. You will provide day-to-day oversight to a team of two lab technicians while collaborating cross-functionally with procurement, process engineering, quality, and others.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Orangeburg, NY.

Pay and BenefitsThe 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%

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis 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.

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