Chemist I

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Formulation Scientist for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Clark, NJ. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Title: Formulation Scientist / R&D Scientist
Location: Clark, NJ
Pay Rate: $25.74/hr W2
Duration: 12 Months (Potential for Extension)
Schedule: Standard Day Shift

Job Description

Support product formulation and development activities by creating prototype formulations, evaluating product stability, and modifying formulations to meet product specifications. Perform formulation optimization, investigate formulation issues, and support multiple R&D projects simultaneously. Collaborate with R&D teams to develop and improve formulations while maintaining project documentation and technical records.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of formulation or product development experience.

Required Skills

• Product formulation and prototype development.
• Formulation optimization and troubleshooting.
• Stability testing and formulation adjustments.
• Raw material evaluation and compatibility assessment.
• Product specification testing and formulation modifications.
• R&D laboratory experience supporting formulation development.
• Documentation of formulation development activities.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the cosmetics, personal care, consumer products, pharmaceutical, or specialty chemicals industry.
• Knowledge of emulsion, suspension, cream, lotion, gel, or liquid formulation development.
• Experience with formulation scale-up and technology transfer.
• Familiarity with laboratory analytical testing for product stability and performance evaluation.
• Experience managing multiple formulation development projects.