Formulation Technician

About the role

As a Formulation Technician, you will prepare chemical solutions and formulations based on standardized or experimental protocols, conduct synthesis and blending of raw materials to create new or improved chemical products, operate lab equipment such as mixers, reactors, pH meters, and viscometers, perform stability, purity, and potency testing, record detailed data in lab notebooks and digital systems, assist in scaling formulations from lab to pilot or full production, troubleshoot formulation issues and adjust component ratios as needed, ensure formulations meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards, collaborate with chemists, engineers, and quality control teams, and maintain a clean and safe lab environment. This is a Contract position based in Fremont, CA, fully onsite, with an anticipated application deadline of September 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Prepare chemical solutions and formulations based on standardized or experimental protocols.
• Conduct synthesis and blending of raw materials to create new or improved chemical products.
• Operate lab equipment such as mixers, reactors, pH meters, and viscometers.
• Perform stability, purity, and potency testing on formulations.
• Record detailed data in lab notebooks and digital systems.
• Assist in scaling formulations from lab to pilot or full production.
• Troubleshoot formulation issues and adjust component ratios as needed.
• Ensure all formulations meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with chemists, engineers, and quality control teams.
• Maintain clean and safe lab environments, including proper handling of hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in chemical formulation or synthesis.
• Strong understanding of chemical interactions, solubility, and stability.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques such as HPLC and spectroscopy.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards like GMP, GLP, and SDS handling.
• Excellent documentation and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $34.00 per hour.

Benefits

• 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)