Color Lab Chemist | Cosmetic Formulations

Actalent; Congers (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Chemist - Lab Tech to collaborate with chemists and clients to create color shades and formulations. The role includes maintaining the color library, adjusting formulations per feedback, and ensuring compliance with company standards while coordinating with global laboratories.

The position involves documenting activities, using Excel, Word and PowerPoint for data management and presentation, and ensuring smooth transfer of formulas to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, etc.).
• Color perception and color-matching capabilities.
• Foundational formulation skills across all color cosmetics technologies.
• Understanding of raw materials—pigments—and FDA/global guidelines.
• 1-3 years relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with chemists and clients to develop color shades and formulations.
• Participate in shade-matching sessions and assist in customization during client engagements.
• Organize and manage laboratory operations for day-to-day functioning.
• Manage and organize raw materials to support formulation processes.
• Maintain and manage the color library for easy access and reference.
• Adjust formulations based on client feedback while ensuring compliance with standards.
• Facilitate communication among global laboratories and teams.
• Validate and rectify formulas to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with internal software systems for project reporting.

Skills

Color matching

Formulation basics

Cosmetic knowledge

FDA/global guidelines

Cosmetic experience 1-3y

Education

Bachelors in related science

BS/MS in Chemistry

Tools

MS Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Chemist - Lab Tech to collaborate with chemists and clients to create color shades and formulations. The role includes maintaining the color library, adjusting formulations per feedback, and ensuring compliance with company standards while coordinating with global laboratories.

The position involves documenting activities, using Excel, Word and PowerPoint for data management and presentation, and ensuring smooth transfer of formulas to production.