Formulation Chemist: Lab Stability & Mixing

Planet Pharma; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Missouri seeks a laboratory professional with a bachelor-level knowledge of chemicals and 1–3 years of experience. The role emphasizes lab-scale mixing and milling, stability analysis, data recording, safety, and attention to detail.

Ideal candidates will display critical thinking, strong teamwork, and clear communication, with motivation to adapt to shifting priorities. Experience in formulation development is preferred and will support a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level knowledge of chemicals and chemical principles is required.
• 1-3 years of experience.
• Extensive laboratory experience, including physical stability analysis (viscosity, density, etc.), safety, and the ability to record data and observations.
• Ability to operate lab-scale mixing and milling equipment is required.
• Critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail and organization.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Flexible and able to respond quickly to shifting priorities and multitask.
• Working knowledge of formulation development is preferred.

Skills

Lab experience

Stability analysis

Data recording

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Formulation development knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lab milling equipment

Mixing equipment

Job description

Planet Pharma in Missouri seeks a laboratory professional with a bachelor-level knowledge of chemicals and 1–3 years of experience. The role emphasizes lab-scale mixing and milling, stability analysis, data recording, safety, and attention to detail.

Ideal candidates will display critical thinking, strong teamwork, and clear communication, with motivation to adapt to shifting priorities. Experience in formulation development is preferred and will support a collaborative, fast-paced environment.