Director of Formulation Chemistry
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Before you apply
SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationEmeryville, California
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentR&D
EquityIncluded
Company size10+ people
PostedJun 12, 2025 · 1y ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Jun 12, 2025No pay range listed, though California requires one
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
M.S. or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
3+ years' hands-on scale-up or process chemistry experience
Deep understanding of solvent properties, controlled release phenomena, and formulation principles
Track record of developing robust, reproducible processes
Strong data analysis, documentation, and troubleshooting skills
Entrepreneurial mindset: thrives in ambiguity and high-pressure environments
Resilient problem-solver: tackles 'hardest things' head-on
Communicates clearly, honestly, and respectfully
Collaborative spirit
About the company
We offer opportunities to do your life’s work while helping solve one of the most important technical and moral challenges of our time.
Benefits
Full-time, in-office in Emeryville, California. Compensation includes equity.
About the role
You’ll translate our hit repellent compounds from milligram-scale discoveries into pilot and manufacturing scale formulations. You’ll optimize solvent systems, work on controlled release systems, and ensure robust, reproducible processes for field trials and commercial production.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Lead bench-to-pilot scale-up of candidate compounds, focusing on solvent selection, solvent recovery, controlled release, and other critical scale-up variables
• Design and execute experiments to assess solubility, stability, and volatility
• Troubleshoot formulation issues and iterate quickly under real-world constraints
• Collaborate cross-functionally with predictive-modeling, behavioral assay, and computational chemist groups
Requirements
Qualifications
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years’ hands-on scale-up or process chemistry experience
• Deep understanding of solvent properties, controlled release phenomena, and formulation principles
• Track record of developing robust, reproducible processes
• Strong data analysis, documentation, and troubleshooting skills
Nice to have
Desired Attributes
• Entrepreneurial mindset: thrives in ambiguity and high-pressure environments
• Resilient problem-solver: tackles “hardest things” head-on
• Communicates clearly, honestly, and respectfully
• Collaborative spirit
To learn more, visit monarchlabs.org