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Job Title: Chemist

Job Description

The Chemist will be responsible for performing chemical formulation of products such as emulsions, dispersions, suspensions, and coatings. The role involves overseeing and managing multiple projects from development to the production of final products, working with production teams to scale up developed formulas, and conducting necessary lab work to develop new formulas and QC measures. Additionally, the Chemist will perform research into new technologies and scientific literature to stay current with industry trends and methodologies.

Responsibilities

+ Perform chemical formulation of products such as emulsions, dispersions, suspensions, and coatings.

+ Oversee and manage multiple projects from development to the production of final products.

+ Work with production teams to scale up developed formulas for respective products.

+ Conduct necessary lab work for developing new formulas, QC measures, and general lab maintenance.

+ Research new technologies and scientific literature to stay up-to-date with industry trends.

+ Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to review and approve materials for laboratory use, including documentation.

+ Coordinate with third-party laboratories as required.

+ Assist in training new laboratory personnel as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Strong experience in chemistry.

+ Experience with barrier coatings formulation.

+ Wet chemistry, research & development, formulation, chemical synthesis.

+ Laboratory and analytical chemistry skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in emulsions, dispersions, suspensions, coatings, polymers, urethanes.

+ Background in R&D chemistry and chemical development.

+ Ability to work well with others and possess a strong work ethic.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based in a chemical lab, with 70-75% of the time spent on lab work, 20-25% on meetings and office work, and 5-10% on housekeeping tasks. It is a first shift role, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and may require additional hours to complete tasks as needed. The position offers amazing benefits, including low-cost medical coverage and opportunities for creativity and initiative in developing new products for emerging industry challenges.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

This company provides health, dental, vision, 401k and other assorted benefits. They offer paid vacation and holiday as well.

Their health/medical insurance is 100% covered by the company, single or family coverage. It costs the employee only $159 per year for this full coverage. It's one of the biggest selling points. It's $10,000+ worth of health benefits.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burlington,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 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.

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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.