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Formulation Contractor
inSync Staffing Inc.
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Hybrid
- 10 hours ago
- Excel
- calibration
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- Health insurance
- Pension
10 hours ago
Location: Philadelphia, PA 19112 – Onsite Pay Rate: $25.00–$35.00/hour
Duration: 6 Months+
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Job Summary Seeking a detail-oriented Formulation Contractor to support laboratory testing, chemical formulation, and coating application activities within a research and development environment. This hands-on position involves preparing samples, mixing chemical formulations, applying coatings, conducting laboratory tests, and accurately documenting results. The ideal candidate has experience working in a chemical or industrial laboratory, follows established standard operating procedures (SOPs), and demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and quality.
Required Skills
- Experience in a chemical, coatings, formulation, or industrial laboratory environment.
- Hands-on experience with chemical mixing, sample preparation, and laboratory testing equipment.
- Ability to follow written SOPs, testing methods, and work instructions.
- Knowledge of chemical handling, laboratory safety, PPE, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Strong documentation, data collection, and recordkeeping skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- Prepare chemical formulations, laboratory samples, and experimental batches according to approved procedures.
- Perform coating applications, including electrocoat, primer, basecoat, and clearcoat.
- Operate mixing, spraying, and laboratory testing equipment following established methods.
- Conduct predefined laboratory experiments and accurately record test results.
- Collect and document measurements, observations, and environmental conditions.
- Perform routine equipment inspections, calibration checks, and preventative maintenance.
- Handle, label, store, and dispose of chemicals in compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.
- Maintain laboratory inventory, track samples, and ensure proper material identification and traceability.
- Identify and report testing deviations, equipment issues, and safety concerns.
- Maintain organized laboratory workspaces and accurate documentation.
- Collaborate with laboratory supervisors and technical teams to complete assigned projects on schedule.
- Experience with automotive coatings, paints, or chemical formulation.
- Familiarity with electrocoat, primer, basecoat, and clearcoat application processes.
- Experience operating industrial spray equipment and chemical mixing systems.
- Knowledge of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices and chemical waste management.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Previous experience in an R&D or product development laboratory.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Materials Science, or a related scientific field.
- Equivalent hands-on industrial laboratory experience may be considered in place of a degree.
Benefits (employee contribution):
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.
Formulation Contractor · inSync Staffing Inc.