Director of Formulation Chemistry
Director of Formulation Chemistry
Director of Formulation Chemistry
Monarch Crops
The Director of Formulation Chemistry at Monarch will lead the scale-up of repellent compounds from laboratory to manufacturing, focusing on solvent systems and controlled release mechanisms. The role requires collaboration with various scientific teams and emphasizes the development of robust processes for commercial production.
Qualification
- 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
Responsibility
- 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
