Formulation Technician

Merit Manufacturing•Warren, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Merit Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer producing personal care, home care, laundry, and pet care products. The Formulation Technician helps develop product formulas by preparing batches, evaluating performance, and providing information that supports development decisions. The role works alongside chemists and colleagues in Quality, Compounding, and Production, contributing to formula development from laboratory batching through testing and pilot production. The technician performs hands-on laboratory work, follows established methods, records accurate measurements and observations, and maintains testing responsibilities over time. Success requires careful, dependable work, organization, sound factual judgment, curiosity, and effective communication with colleagues. This is an on-site laboratory role involving ingredient handling, formula batching, sample testing, equipment maintenance, and documentation. The position requires standing and moving around the laboratory, as well as completing records at a workstation. Appropriate personal protective equipment and compliance with laboratory safety procedures are required.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accurate records.
Attention to detail, organization, and dependable follow-through.
Commitment to laboratory safety, quality, and established procedures.
Ability to complete independent assignments and collaborate across departments.
Comfort with hands-on laboratory tasks and willingness to develop the technical knowledge needed to produce consistent, high-quality work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related field.
Laboratory experience in quality control, microbiology, environmental testing, or a related setting.

Responsibilities

Batch formulas according to mixing instructions.
Determine and record product specifications, measurements, and observations.
Perform in-house stability testing and maintain complete testing records.
Coordinate third-party formula testing.
Assist the Process Engineer with pilot batches.
Provide accurate formulation and testing data to chemists, Compounding, and Quality Control.
Maintain laboratory inventory, cleanliness, and equipment calibration.
Follow proper laboratory practices and standard operating procedures when recording formulations and relevant data.
Support chemists on shared projects and help coordinate other technicians’ activities when needed.