Onsite Formulation Chemist — Personal Care & QC

Actalent; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Edison, NJ seeks a Formulation Chemist to ensure quality testing and timely release of raw materials. The role supports formulation and scaling of personal care products, driving improvements on the production floor.

The position is contract-to-hire, onsite in Edison with compensation aligned to market rates for this senior lab role. Apply if you have hands-on QC experience and a passion for product development.

Qualifications

• Must have proven QC/testing experience in a lab setting.
• Familiarity with FDA documentation and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science discipline is required.
• Minimum 2 years in a QA/QC lab within personal care or similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality testing and ensure release of raw materials.
• Participate in formulation and scaling-up of personal care products.
• Troubleshoot and drive continuous improvement on the production floor.

Skills

Quality control

Testing

FDA documentation

Continuous improvement

Quality lab experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Job description

Actalent in Edison, NJ seeks a Formulation Chemist to ensure quality testing and timely release of raw materials. The role supports formulation and scaling of personal care products, driving improvements on the production floor.

The position is contract-to-hire, onsite in Edison with compensation aligned to market rates for this senior lab role. Apply if you have hands-on QC experience and a passion for product development.