Senior Formulator / R&D Scientist
Role: Senior Formulator / R&D Scientist
Location: Bay Area, CA (Hybrid)
Salary: $100k-120k
A pioneering company in eco-friendly home care products is looking to add a seasoned Senior Formulator to its expanding R&D team based in the Bay Area, CA. This is a full-time hybrid position, with low travel requirements and potential relocation support.
The Senior Formulator will be responsible for…
- Spearhead the development of bench-scale formulations for a range of home care products, including laundry detergents, dish washing liquids, scent enhancers, and surface cleaners.
- Evaluate and select raw materials with a focus on performance, sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and ethical sourcing standards (e.g., Leaping Bunny, EPA Safer Choice).
- Conduct competitive product analysis to uncover opportunities for innovation and enhancement.
- Partner with process and packaging teams to transition formulations from lab-scale to full-scale manufacturing.
- Collaborate with marketing to craft compelling, consumer-focused product claims and demonstrations, and produce supporting documentation.
- Serve as a technical authority in solving complex formulation issues and provide mentorship to junior team members and cross-functional collaborators.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance across all markets where products are sold.
- 10-15% travel for site visits and scale-up activities
The Senior Formulator should have the following qualifications:
- BA in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or MA in Chemistry
- 5+ years of experience in home care product formulation
- Strong technical understanding of surfactants, enzymes, builders, chelants, solvents, pH control, and fragrance systems.
- Proven ability to integrate consumer insights, market input, and regulatory guidance into product development.
- Experience in scaling up formulations from lab to pilot and commercial production.
Benefits:
- Leadership opportunity in sustainable, eco-focused CPG space
- Collaborative, cross-functional environment
- Hybrid work model with flexibility - (4 on-site / 1 day remote)
- Relocation assistance for the right candidate
If you're interested in this role please apply below now!
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