Formulation Chemist

Formulation Chemist Our client, an established, family-owned chemical manufacturer, is seeking a dedicated Formulation Chemist to lead new product development for their line of cleaning solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative professional with a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of formulation experience who thrives in a dynamic, multi-faceted environment. Duties Develop new chemical formulations and improve existing products to meet performance, quality, and customer requirements. Research and evaluate alternative raw materials and formulation ingredients. Conduct formulation testing and assess product performance, stability, and suitability. Support production scale-up and manage bathes to help ensure successful manufacturing. Assist Quality Control with testing, troubleshooting, and resolving formulation or production issues. Provide technical support to customers and help address product-related questions or concerns. Identify alternative raw materials and formulation adjustments that may improve performance, availability, or cost. Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing to understand customer requirements and support product development initiatives. Work with Quality and Production to troubleshoot issues and ensure product consistency. Manage approximately 5-10 projects at a time, balancing development work with operational and customer support needs. Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, formulation records, specifications, test methods, and project documentation. Support regulatory and product safety reviews as needed. Contribute to continuous improvement and product innovation initiatives. Take on varied responsibilities across R&D, manufacturing, quality, and customer support as business needs require. Salary $85,000 - $95,000 Benefits M/D/V/PTO Technical Qualifications 3-7+ years of new product formulation experience, preferably in consumer products and/or the automotive detailing industry including compounds, polishes, waxes, tire dressings, and car wash products Demonstrated experience with stability studies, efficacy testing, and production scale-up in a laboratory or manufacturing environment Familiarity with GHS/SDS requirements and chemical safety and health regulations at state, national, and international levels Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with laboratory information management systems a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr Cps4jobs