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Director of Formulation Chemistry

Monarch

Emeryville, CAFull-timePosted 1y agoStill listed 1 day ago

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Location
Emeryville, CA
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

The role involves translating hit repellent compounds from milligram‑scale discoveries into pilot and manufacturing scale formulations, optimizing solvent systems, and ensuring robust, reproducible processes for field trials and commercial production.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Data AnalysisTroubleshootingCommunicationCollaborationEntrepreneurial Mindset

Qualifications

M.S. Or Ph.D. In Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Related Field3+ Years’ Hands‑on Scale‑Up or Process Chemistry ExperienceDeep Understanding of Solvent Properties, Controlled Release Phenomena, and Formulation PrinciplesTrack Record of Developing Robust, Reproducible Processes

Full 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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