Formulation Chemist

Job Title: Formulation Chemist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Formulation Chemist to develop chemical formulas for urethanes, polyurethanes, epoxies, silicones, and coatings. This role involves application testing and quality control to ensure products meet customer specifications. The successful candidate will collaborate with the production team to scale up new formulations and assist technical support in resolving customer issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop chemical formulas for urethanes, polyurethanes, epoxies, silicones, and coatings.
• Perform application testing and quality control tests to ensure product meets customer specifications.
• Operate application testing equipment such as universal testers, dispersers, viscometers, and durometers.
• Collaborate with the production team to scale up the production of new formulas.
• Assist Technical Support groups with customer issues and provide solutions.
• Complete technical data sheets to document formula details, production processes, and quality control checks.
• Manage multiple projects weekly, including formula development and application testing.

Essential Skills

• Experience in formulation chemistry, specifically with urethanes, epoxies, and silicones.
• Ability to develop formulas for larger physical products beyond paints and coatings.
• Competence in scaling up formulations for production and setting quality control parameters.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting technical issues during manufacturing and addressing customer needs.
• Practical experience with application testing to assess material durability.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Formulation and application testing
• Prior formulation experience outside of academia
• Knowledge of polyurethanes, urethanes, and foam technology
• Experience in epoxy and coatings chemistry
• Skills in physical chemistry blending and product development

Work Environment

This position involves working in a chemistry lab to develop formulas using various instruments and performing related administrative tasks in the office. The role operates on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30/4:30 p.m., interacting with all organizational levels.

This is a Permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

This company provides health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and 401k match. They also offer paid vacation, paid holiday, bonus potential, and some sort of end of year bonus.

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2026.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000