Senior Formulation Chemist
Colwyn Group
Senior Formulation Chemist Berkeley, CA (On‑site) Full‑Time Competitive Compensation + Benefits
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Formulation Chemist to support product improvement and innovation across formulations and processes. Reporting to the Director of R&D, you will develop new formula prototypes, run lab testing, and maintain quality control to ensure product consistency and reliability. You’ll also play a key role in lab administration and cross‑functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Develop new formula prototypes and conduct lab testing to drive product innovation
Partner with cross‑functional teams to manage technical readiness for projects
Participate in production trials and support scale‑up from lab to pilot plant through manufacturing
Maintain detailed records of experiments, stability testing, and analytical results
Analyze and interpret test data to identify opportunities for product enhancement
Implement and maintain quality control procedures for consistent results
Collaborate with product development and provide real‑time updates on testing progress
Maintain laboratory safety protocols in compliance with regulations
Order and manage lab supplies and raw materials to keep testing on schedule
Partner with external suppliers to stay current on industry trends
About You
Experience in home care formulation (laundry, APC, ADW, floor cleaner, etc.)
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment
Detail‑oriented mindset with precise recordkeeping
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related field
Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), mixtures experiments, and statistical approaches
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of formulation and product development experience in personal care, beauty, or home care products
Familiarity with statistical analysis tools (e.g., JMP software for ANOVA, DOE, Process Control)
Additional Requirements
Employment contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment drug screening and background check (including random and reasonable suspicion testing, where permitted)
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