Senior Chemist
Actalent
Lead complex formulation development and scale‑up for personal care products, mentor team.
21 days ago ago
$95,000 - $115,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Hayward, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Technical consultation
Performance analysis
Physical development
Injury prevention and recuperation
Sports psychology
360° Marketing
Consultancy with clubs and sporting entities
Legal services
Sector Specialisms
Utilities
Power
Automotive
Food and Beverage
Consumer Products
Industrial Goods
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
scale-up
experimental design
formula development
continuous improvement
competitive analysis
documentation
- Participate directly in technical customer meetings, milestone reviews, and product presentations; clearly communicate risks, technical rationale, and options.
- Solve advanced technical challenges related to scale-up, stability, aesthetics, or performance; define and troubleshoot process parameters during pilot and production.
- Design experiments/DOEs; analyze data to optimize formulations for stability, performance, aesthetics, cost, and manufacturability.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in formulations, process scalability, cost-efficiency, and sustainability.
- Mentor Chemist I/II/III staff by coaching on technical methods, innovation practices, GDP documentation, and project ownership.
- Lead complex formula development with high technical content and/or novel ingredients, from concept to commercialization.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure successful project execution and product launches.
- Conduct in-depth competitive product analysis and benchmarking to identify innovation opportunities, differentiation, and cost efficiencies.
- Author and maintain complete formulation records, test data, specifications, and reports in compliance with cGMP, ISO 22716, GDP, and SOP requirements.
- Evaluate and recommend adoption of new raw materials and technologies; partner with suppliers to assess application pathways.
What you bring
formulation
scale‑up
lims
microsoft office
bachelor’s
communication
- Expertise in emulsions, surfactants, actives delivery systems, preservation strategies, and stability study design/interpretation.
- Strong communication and customer-facing presentation skills; ability to manage multiple projects and mentor others.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field; MS preferred. 5–7+ years of formulation experience in personal care/cosmetics with demonstrated success leading advanced developments to commercialization.
- Strong communication and customer‑facing presentation skills; ability to manage multiple projects and mentor others.
- Strong background in pilot/scale-up, process transfer, and troubleshooting in manufacturing environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; ability to learn LIMS/ERP systems; disciplined documentation using GDP.
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Company
Overview
$1.3B Annual Revenue
Revenue Figure
Generated annually through a network of technical and consulting services.
27,500+ Consultants
Consultants Network
Comprises a global network of expert professionals across industries.
- Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner.
- Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services.
- Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects.
- Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems.
- Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.
- We empower people to realize their full potential by providing opportunities to grow and learn.
- We build lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and respect.
- We champion innovation, continuously seeking creative solutions.
- We are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients and employees.
- We foster a collaborative environment where team members contribute to collective success.
2050
Target Year
The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050.
- focused on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing environmental sustainability.
- committed to making energy-efficient investments and improving operational practices for sustainability.
- focuses on reducing waste and increasing recycling in its operations.
- This company prioritizes creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued.
- The organization strives to increase gender diversity and empower women at all levels.
- The company regularly monitors and tracks progress on gender-related diversity goals.
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