R&d Chemist

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 hiring for a Chemist - Lab Tech

The Color Lab Technician collaborates closely with chemists and clients to create and customize color shades and formulations. This role involves maintaining the color library, adjusting formulations based on client feedback, and ensuring compliance with company standards while fostering communication with global laboratories. Additionally, the technician validates and rectifies formulas for accuracy, coordinates tests with worldwide laboratories, and oversees the seamless transfer of developed formulas to the production site. The technician's tasks include regular documentation, utilizing software tools for data management and presentation, and effective communication with clients, internal teams, and global laboratories, all contributing to the success of color development projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with chemists and clients in developing new color shades and customizing formulations according to client requirements.
• Participate actively in shade-matching sessions and assist in the customization of formulas during client engagements.
• Contribute to the efficient organization and management of laboratory operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning.
• Efficiently manage and organize all raw materials in the laboratory to support formulation processes.
• Maintain and manage the color library for easy accessibility and reference.
• Make necessary adjustments to formulations based on client feedback while ensuring compliance with company standards and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among global laboratories, fostering effective teamwork with chemists and lab personnel.
• Validate and rectify formulas as needed to ensure accuracy and reliability in color development.
• Ensure compliance with internal software systems for project reporting and discussions, adhering to company protocols.
• Coordinate with diverse laboratories globally to conduct required tests for approved formulas, ensuring consistency and reliability.
• Guarantee the seamless transfer of all developed formulas to the production site for manufacturing.
• Regularly document and review weekly activities, presenting findings and updates to management.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint proficiently for data management, documentation, and presentation purposes.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills to liaise effectively with clients, internal teams, and global laboratories, ensuring smooth collaboration.

Essential Skills

• 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 materialsespecially pigmentsand familiarity with FDA/global guidelines.
• 1-3 years relevant experience required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS/MS in Chemistry or related field.
• 0 to 2 years cosmetic formulation experience - intern experience acceptable.
• Interest in Cosmetics, stability testing, UV-Vis, and color matching.

Work Environment

The work environment provides a lab coat for dress code, and the working hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The role offers a global presence with opportunities to interact with multiple departments and the Italian headquarters. The successful candidate has the potential to move into a Chemist role and will be involved with the development and product launch for high-end customers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of CONGERS, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $65000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of CONGERS, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in CONGERS,NY.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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