Formulation Development Chemist

Job Title: Formulation Development Chemist

Schedule: Monday-Friday / 1st shift

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Formulation Development Chemist to join our R&D team dedicated to crop protection and agricultural chemical products. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing agricultural formulations, with a focus on improving product performance, stability, safety, and regulatory compliance. This role involves hands-on laboratory work, cross-functional collaboration, and the application of formulation science to deliver innovative solutions for modern agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare experimental formulations (e.g., SC, EC, WG, SE, DF, etc.) using active ingredients, solvents, surfactants, polymers, and additives.
• Optimize formulations for cost, efficacy, stability, safety, and ease of application in the field.
• Scale-up lab formulations to pilot and production levels.
• Conduct laboratory stability testing under accelerated and real-time conditions.
• Follow method guidelines such as Collaborative International Pesticides Analytical Council (CIPAC) and AOAC International.
• Assess physical-chemical properties such as particle size, viscosity, emulsion stability, dispersion stability, surface tension, and pH.
• Generate technical documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure formulations comply with safety, environmental, and toxicological guidelines.
• Maintain detailed documentation and technical reports.
• Research and evaluate new raw materials, surfactants, and formulation technologies to enhance product performance.
• Work with regulatory, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and marketing teams to support product launches.
• Provide technical guidance to manufacturing and troubleshoot formulation-related production issues.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Agricultural Chemistry, Formulation Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience with agrochemical formulation types and physical chemistry of surfactants and dispersions.
• Understanding of surfactants, emulsifiers, dispersants, and rheology modifiers.
• Colloidal and interfacial chemistry knowledge.
• Experience with formulation characterization tools such as particle size analyzers and viscometers.
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques like HPLC, GC, and MS.
• Ability to design experiments, analyze data, and solve formulation-related problems.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements for agrochemicals.
• Experience with drift control agents and tank-mix compatibility.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Good computer skills.
• Experience with project management, documentation, and communication.
• Ability to interpret and apply test methods (e.g., CIPAC, AOAC).

Work Environment

The work environment is a combination of laboratory, pilot plant, and office settings. It may involve handling hazardous chemicals using appropriate personal protective equipment. Occasional travel to manufacturing sites is required.

This is a Permanent position based out of Memphis, TN.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Health, vision, dental, 401K.

This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000