Formulation Chemist

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Client Overview:

Our client is a multinational consumer goods company focused on producing and distributing a diverse range of food, home, and personal care products globally. They are looking to add a Formulation Chemist to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$25/hr - $30/hr (Based on relevant experience)

Position Overview:

The Formulation Chemist is responsible for lab-scale batching, formulation documentation, and day-to-day lab operations, including inventory and stockroom management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on lab experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Responsibilities of the Formulation Chemist:

• Manufacture lab-scale batches of personal care products for innovation and stability testing.
• Record all batch information in the LIMS system.
• Maintain raw material and fragrance chemical inventory, ensuring accurate stocking and labeling.
• Support lab organization and cleanliness, including general upkeep of benches and stockrooms.
• Input formulation data and specifications into internal systems.
• Communicate batch results and updates via Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
• Collaborate with formulation scientists and project leads to meet experimental objectives.
• Perform tasks that require standing at lab benches and occasionally lifting 5-gallon containers.

Required Experience/Skills for the Formulation Chemist:

• Prior laboratory experience (academic or professional).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage moderately complex tasks independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Comfortable working on feet and performing physical tasks in a lab setting.
• Data entry experience.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Formulation Chemist:

• Knowledge of formulation principles and product development processes.

Education Requirements:

• A background in Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or Formulation Chemistry is required.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).