What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Chemist position at Actalent?
Job Title: Entry Level Chemist
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our team as an Entry Level R&D and Regulatory Specialist. This role is ideal for recent graduates or someone passionate about formulation science, compliance, and continuous learning. In this role, you will be deeply involved in the full product lifecycle from concept to creation, working hands-on at our cosmetic manufacturing facility.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate on the development and refinement of cosmetic formulations, including batching and raw material selection.
- Lead regulatory and compliance efforts across product development stages.
- Innovate and iterate on existing formulas while contributing to the creation of new products.
- Work closely with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure alignment and understanding of product goals and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to understand the rationale behind each product decision and process.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records for regulatory submissions and audits.
- Stay current with industry trends, ingredients, and regulatory changes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or Related Field
- Strong understanding of raw materials and batching processes.
- Some Experience in formulation
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Olive Branch,MS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $20 - $25