Formulation Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

Blueland is reimagining everyday cleaning essentials with safe, products that are free from single-use plastic and eliminate the need to choose between what’s safe for your family, good for the planet, and proven to work. With 45 patents granted & 39 patents pending worldwide, Blueland’s innovative products have diverted over 1 billion single-use plastic bottles from landfills and oceans and 7.5 million pounds of CO2 from the atmosphere since 2019. While traditional cleaners are packaged in plastic and may contain up to 95% water, all Blueland products utilize tablet or powder formats, designed to be used directly or mixed with household tap water, and come in compostable or recyclable packaging. From the kitchen sink to the laundry room, we create products families can trust and afford to use over and over (and over) again. Available on Blueland.com and nationwide at Target, Costco, Whole Foods and select local retailers.

In a world where half of the planet’s carbon emissions come from just 36 companies, we believe that business should be a force for good and that mission and profit are not mutually exclusive—in fact, we’re proof of it. We’re committed to holding ourselves to the highest parental and environmental standards—which includes ongoing and unbiased certifications from trusted third-party organizations like Cradle to Cradle, EPA Safer Choice, USDA BioPreferred, Leaping Bunny, and EWG Verified. We’re also a Certified Climate Neutral business and certified B Corp “Best for the World.”

Blueland was featured on the Season 11 premiere of Shark Tank and successfully secured an investment. We’re also well-funded by top tier venture capital firms as well as notable investors including Gwyneth Paltrow, Justin Timberlake and founders of Sweetgreen, Thrive Market, Honest Company, Rent the Runway, and Bonobos. Our products have been featured across top tier outlets including the New York Times, Fast Company, TechCrunch, VOGUE, Wall Street Journal, Inc., and more. TechCrunch , VOGUE, Wall Street Journal, Inc., and more.

The Role:

Formulation Scientist will be responsible for formulation needs across the product portfolio to drive the best total value proposition for the company, in addition to supporting product scale up at contract manufacturers. The role will be responsible for evolving our product formulation process to help commercialize products with a focus on efficacy, quality, sustainability and cost. This is a key role in commercializing innovation and great products at Blueland. The ideal candidate has a strong formulation knowledge of creating format innovation, aptitude for critical thinking, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and meticulous attention to detail. This role reports to the Chief Innovation Officer.

• Provide thorough leadership and execution of the Company’s strategy across the current product organization with the ability to manage and influence decision making to ensure supply and achieve the company’s goals
• Work closely with the Chief Innovation Officer to bring products from concepts to commercialization.
• Scouting new technologies or chemistries for innovation team to incorporate into formulations.
• Understanding of household cleaning chemistry, consumer feedback and competitive trends to recommend formulas
• Deep passion for hands-on formulation development work in our Boca Raton, FL at Blueland innovation center
• Formulating Products to bring to commercialization in Household Cleaning & Personal Care Categories
• Continue to optimize current products and line extensions
• Work efficiently across the organization to support company business plans and the product assortment calendar
• Collaborate with Brand leadership, Regulatory & Sustainability, Procurement, Supply Chain, Process Engineering, and our suppliers to drive innovation, formulation optimizations, and product quality, cost optimization opportunities across the product portfolio
• Partner with cross functional teams on SKU productivity, product launch strategies and execution
• Establish strategic partnerships with suppliers, manufacturers, and other industry experts to develop new products or improve on existing products
• Support sourcing new suppliers for our expanding supply chain & secondary supply source 
• Assist in leading the company towards sustainability efforts
• Support and maintain current and future Intellectual Property 

• BS in Chemistry and/or Chemical Engineering or in a related field
• 4+ years of Formulation, Household Cleaning and/or Personal Care experience
• Strong understanding of Household Cleaning Chemistry
• Bench Top in Lab skill is a must
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong strategic, analytical thinker with outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic about solving new and complex challenges
• Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team
• Be able to travel 5-10% of the time
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule out of our Boca Raton lab in Florida

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 per year.

We prioritize our planet and our people. In addition to salary compensation, we offer various other benefits to ensure our team members can be their best self, both in and outside of work. Benefits for full time roles include: health benefits, stock options, generous paid time off, paid holidays, paid civic engagement days, paid parental leave, 401k (employee contribution), professional development stipends, remote work reimbursements, various discounts to like-minded companies and more. 

At Blueland we believe in order to build a better future and planet, we must advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. We are proud to have assembled a diverse team and strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. 

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