About this opportunity
Monarch lists this Director of Formulation Chemistry opportunity in emeryville, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We offer opportunities to do your life’s work while helping solve one of the most important technical and moral challenges of our time.
Full-time, in-office in Emeryville, California. Compensation includes equity.
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.
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
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
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
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Worksite address
emeryville, CA, 94608, US
Who can apply
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