R&D Chemistry Technician

Description

Participate in the formulation of new pharmaceutical products for the animal health market collaborating with Formulation Scientists and Technicians

Weigh out samples and ingredients and prepare and manufacture laboratory scale batches to evaluate initial stability of formulations.

Perform evaluation of physical parameters critical to the formula (including hardness, friability, texture, dimensional testing) and report results

Follow Good Documentation Practices (cGDP) in all activities and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) when applicable

Participate in the review of relevant site procedures to ensure they reflect current practices

Participate in planning and production of R&D batches using commercial-scale manufacturing equipment as well as packaging and shipping of samples for analysis.

Maintain, clean and organize formulation area including full sanitation of equipment and formulation suites.

Additional facility management responsibilities maintaining equipment logs, following calibration and maintenance schedules, and managing inventory of R&D materials and ingredients.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

AS or BS Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred.

1 year of GMP Manufacturing or Packaging experience in a GMP environment required. Pilot plant experience a huge plus.

R&D environment preferred but not required

Basic computer knowledge and skillset to work within various systems/interfaces

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in BRIDGETON,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 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.

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