We are seeking a Senior Formulation Chemist with deep expertise in surfactant chemistry to join our client's technical team. This is a high-impact, hands-on role (90% bench formulation / 10% technical customer support) designing cutting-edge cleaning and surface care solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Formulation Excellence: Independently design, optimise, and test complex formulations focused on surfactants, solvent systems, and cleaning additives for HI&I and Home Care applications.
- Technical Service & Customer Support: Collaborate with sales teams and key customer accounts to provide technical solutions, product selection guidance, and troubleshooting.
- Bench & Lab Operations: Perform rigorous analytical evaluation, maintain lab equipment, document trial data in enterprise systems, and uphold strict site safety standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with the VP of Technology, SVP of Sales, and key global supplier partners (Principals) to drive new product development.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 10 years of hands-on formulation experience in a laboratory setting, with deep technical proficiency in surfactant chemistry .
- Industry Background: Strong track record in Household Care, Industrial & Institutional (HI&I) cleaning, or Personal Care formulation.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related physical sciences.
- Autonomy: Demonstrated ability to formulate independently on the bench from day one.
- Location & On-Site Requirement: Based in or willing to relocate to Boca Raton, FL (5 days/week on-site laboratory environment).
- Work Authorisation: Must be authorised to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
Senior Chemist in fl at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.