Formulation Technician

Formulation Technician

Job Description

The Formulation Technician prepares, tests, and optimizes chemical solutions and formulations in a laboratory environment. This role focuses on developing new and improved chemical products, ensuring they meet strict safety, quality, and regulatory standards, and supporting the transition from lab-scale experiments to larger-scale production. The position requires close collaboration with technical teams and careful documentation of all work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare chemical solutions and formulations following standardized procedures and experimental protocols.

• Conduct synthesis and blending of raw materials to develop new or improved chemical products.

• Operate laboratory equipment such as mixers, reactors, pH meters, and viscometers to support formulation and testing activities.

• Perform stability, purity, and potency testing on formulations to ensure product performance and reliability.

• Record detailed experimental data, observations, and test results in lab notebooks and digital systems with high accuracy.

• Assist in scaling formulations from laboratory development to pilot and full production, supporting process transfer and optimization.

• Troubleshoot formulation issues, identify root causes, and adjust component ratios or processing conditions as needed.

• Ensure all formulations comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including cGMP and OSHA guidelines.

• Collaborate closely with chemists, engineers, and quality control teams to support product development and continuous improvement.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Essential Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in chemical formulation or synthesis.

• Strong understanding of chemical interactions, solubility, and stability.

• Ability to prepare and test chemical formulations using laboratory equipment such as mixers, reactors, pH meters, and viscometers.

• Familiarity with analytical techniques such as HPLC and spectroscopy.

• Knowledge of regulatory standards including GMP, GLP, and safe handling of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

• Excellent documentation skills with the ability to record detailed and accurate data in lab notebooks and digital systems.

• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve formulation and process issues.

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific field.

• Experience assisting with scale-up of formulations from laboratory to pilot or full production environments.

• Comfort working with hazardous materials while following established safety protocols.

• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with chemists, engineers, and quality control professionals.

Work Environment

This role operates primarily in a laboratory setting that supports chemical formulation and testing activities. The environment involves regular use of laboratory equipment such as mixers, reactors, pH meters, and viscometers, as well as analytical tools like HPLC and spectroscopy. Work is performed under established safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including GMP, GLP, OSHA guidelines, and SDS-based handling procedures. The lab is maintained in a clean, organized, and controlled condition, with strict protocols for managing hazardous materials. Team members collaborate closely with technical and quality groups and are expected to follow appropriate lab attire and personal protective equipment requirements suitable for a chemical laboratory.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $34.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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