Formulation Scientist

Job Description

As an R&D Formulation Scientist/Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and contributing to the success of a lean, dynamic team. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of fabric care and household products while working with some of the most recognizable brands in the market. You will also help advance our second-chance employment mission, creating an environment where talented individuals can thrive and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Lead laundry detergent formula design, development, testing, and market execution.
• Coach staff and develop technical product development capabilities.
• Foster an inclusive team culture and collaboration.
• Support new product development and current business R&D in formulated products.
• Conceptualize consumer and technical needs, formulate and develop new formulas and upgrades.
• Assess relevant technologies, prototype, test, and qualify products for launch.
• Draft raw material specifications, batch making sheets, formula cards, and claims support.
• Provide R&D support for product trials in plant and production.
• Collaborate with packaging, QA, and plant operations teams.
• Manage multiple projects with agility and deliver on time, in full, and on cost.
• Communicate progress well in multifunctional project teams and to VP R&D/Regulatory and Business Leadership.
• Collaborate with marketing, regulatory/safety, packaging, QA, and product supply functions.
• Coach, mentor, and grow research staff.
• Maintain and improve product development laboratory and capabilities.

Essential Skills

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred).
• At least 7 years of R&D experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) product development, specifically in formulated products such as laundry detergents and stain removers.
• Strong experience in new product development, from conceptualization and prototyping to testing and launch.
• Experienced in process development or providing R&D support for product trials in plant and production.
• Self-starter and fast learner with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with packaging, QA, and plant operations teams.
• Strong communication skills across multifunctional teams.
• Passion for growing oneself and others within the R&D product development organization.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES CAN SEND UPDATED RESUMES TO: JGASSER @ ACTALENTSERVICES.COM

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.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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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