Chemist

We are seeking a driven and innovative Formulation Chemist to join our R&D team. This role is dedicated to developing high-performance cleaning and disinfecting products with a focus on quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. You will engage in hands-on formulation, experimentation, and continuous process improvement. The candidate will be responsible for creating cutting-edge cleaning solutions, including all-purpose cleaners, degreasers, skin cleansers, glass cleaners, and disinfectants, while aligning with modern sustainability standards such as Green Seal, Ecologo, USDA BioPreferred, and EPA Safer Choice.

Responsibilities

• Capable of teaching wet chemistry testing, including titrations, pH determinations, foam testing, solids determinations, and refractometer readings.
• Use and train others on analytical tools like FTIR, Flash Point tester, and centrifuge.
• Formulate new cleaning products aligned with performance goals, green standards, and market needs.
• Conduct lab experiments to assess efficacy, stability, and compatibility of formulations.
• Improve existing formulations for effectiveness, cost reduction, regulatory compliance, and streamlined manufacturing.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as Marketing, QA/QC, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Purchasing.
• Provide guidance on product performance and testing protocols.
• Review and maintain accurate technical documentation, ensuring compliance with agencies like FDA, CARB, GHS, and EPA.

• Proficiency in chemistry and laboratory techniques.
• Experience with GMP, wet chemistry, titration, FTIR, centrifuge, HPLC, and quality control.
• Bachelors degree in a technical area or equivalent; chemistry degree preferred.
• 0-2 years of professional experience in a laboratory environment.
• Experience in quality control validations on raw materials and manufactured products.

• Ability to teach wet chemistry testing and use analytical tools.
• Capability to function as part of a team or as a team leader.
• Interaction skills with corporate and manufacturing contacts.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours and overtime when requested.
• Ability to perform fieldwork and lift heavy equipment.

The role will be based in a laboratory environment, requiring hands-on fieldwork when necessary. The ability to lift heavy equipment is essential.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

PTO, Holiday, Relocation package available

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bowling Green,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.

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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