Chemical Compounder: Pilot Plant & Process Optimizer

Actalent; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid vacation

Paid holiday

Bonus structure

Job summary

Actalent in Germantown, WI is seeking a Chemical Compounder to operate and scale up blending and mixing processes for adhesives and technical chemical compounds. You will work with PMF Lab processes, batch mixing, and trial runs to evaluate performance and viability.

You will collaborate daily with Quality, Engineering, R&D and production teams while following strict safety and quality procedures to ensure accurate formulation and stable production, including scale-up activities from lab to full

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, adjust, disassemble, and clean advanced blending and mixing equipment used for adhesives and other technical chemical compounds.
• Perform specialty and technical chemical compounding processes within the PMF Lab, including batch mixing, blending, and compound preparation.
• Run new chemical formulas and new compounding processes for technical teams, conducting trial runs to evaluate performance and process viability.
• Troubleshoot product, formula, and process issues, working closely with technical personnel to correct or improve materials, formulations, and processing methods.
• Conduct and audit material checks, in-process inspections, post-packaging evaluations, and cleanliness checks to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Follow specific chemical processes, batch tickets, and safety procedures with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Act as a pilot plant operator by performing scale-up activities for new and existing chemical compounds, supporting transition from lab trials to broader production.
• Collaborate daily and weekly with Quality, Engineering, R&D, and production personnel to share feedback, optimize processes, and support technical projects.

Job description

Actalent in Germantown, WI is seeking a Chemical Compounder to operate and scale up blending and mixing processes for adhesives and technical chemical compounds. You will work with PMF Lab processes, batch mixing, and trial runs to evaluate performance and viability.

You will collaborate daily with Quality, Engineering, R&D and production teams while following strict safety and quality procedures to ensure accurate formulation and stable production, including scale-up activities from lab to full