Formulation Chemist

The Chemist II is primarily responsible for providing product development and testing activities for the Home & Garden R&D Department. This position will focus on supporting our outdoor control products such as liquid, aerosol, or granule insecticides and other pesticides. Additionally, the role involves assisting in troubleshooting existing products or manufacturing issues, as well as providing technical expertise and support to manufacturing, marketing, and sales.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop EPA registered pesticides to meet business objectives for outdoor control products in the consumer market.
• Conduct studies under Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Ensure technical information meets the highest scientific standards, providing quality technical results, data interpretation, and summarization to support and reinforce product positioning and business recommendations.
• Reformulate existing products to adapt to a changing marketplace.
• Perform and monitor storage stability studies.
• Collaborate with Marketing and the New Product Development team to develop innovative products.
• Log and compile stability data into cohesive reports.
• Assist in the maintenance and entries of R&D databases.
• Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook for all projects.

• Formulation
• Chemistry
• Wet chemistry
• Research & development
• At least 4 years of formulation chemistry experience, preferably in herbicide and pesticides
• BS degree in Chemistry

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Chemistry, or a related science field, or a Master’s degree in a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in product development or formulation, preferably of pesticide products such as herbicide, insecticide, and/or fungicide products in consumer or turf and/or ornamentals markets
• Knowledge of laboratory operations, equipment, and safety requirements
• Good understanding of principles of formulation development and testing
• Good understanding of inert ingredient uses and interactions
• Strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practices requirements
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication, and presentation skills
• PC skills (spreadsheet, word processing, presentations)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to research and write scientific substantiation documents
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization
• Ability to effectively work within established project timelines and use project resources

The position operates within a laboratory setting, demanding adherence to safety protocols and standards. The work involves handling chemicals and conducting experiments, requiring appropriate laboratory attire and equipment usage. The laboratory environment encourages collaboration among team members while also supporting independent research and development activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Earth City, MO.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Earth City,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

About Actalent

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Salary : $30 - $32