Laboratory Chemist - Stability & Formulation (Onsite)

Actalent; Missouri; On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Time Off

On-site workplace

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Chemist in Chesterfield, MO for a contract, onsite role. The candidate will perform physical stability analyses, operate lab-scale mixing and milling equipment, record data, and support formulation development while maintaining safety and quality.

Excellent collaboration and organizational skills are essential to manage multiple priorities. The role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, critical thinking, and clear documentation in team-oriented projects with a fully onsite

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level knowledge of chemicals and chemical principles.
• Extensive hands-on laboratory experience.
• Strong critical thinking and collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical stability analyses including viscosity and density measurements.
• Operate lab-scale mixing and milling equipment safely to support formulations.
• Record data and observations clearly in notebooks and systems.
• Follow established lab safety procedures and keep area compliant.
• Support formulation development by preparing samples and conducting tests.
• Analyze results with attention to detail and communicate findings.
• Collaborate with teammates to meet objectives.
• Manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities while maintaining quality.
• Contribute to process improvements by sharing observations.

Skills

Hands-on lab experience

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Documentation

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Chemist in Chesterfield, MO for a contract, onsite role. The candidate will perform physical stability analyses, operate lab-scale mixing and milling equipment, record data, and support formulation development while maintaining safety and quality.

Excellent collaboration and organizational skills are essential to manage multiple priorities. The role emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, critical thinking, and clear documentation in team-oriented projects with a fully onsite