Formulations Scientist II

At ENAI, we’re building the biological future of crop protection and plant performance. We combine deep biological expertise, proprietary intelligence, and more than 7,500 field trials to develop practical biological solutions that help farmers protect crop potential, improve plant performance, and realize more from every acre.

Our work brings science into the field. You’ll collaborate with experts across science, agriculture, technology, and commercial innovation to turn biological insights into practical solutions that make a difference for farmers. You’ll have the opportunity to work across disciplines, contribute to meaningful challenges in agriculture, and help bring new ideas from discovery to the field.

Join us in making biological crop protection an essential part of modern agriculture.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Bioprocessing and Formulations, you’ll drive formulation development for biological products, from exploring novel formulation and delivery technologies through experimental proof-of-concept. You’ll independently design and lead rigorous studies, solve complex formulation challenges, and shape technical direction across projects. As a formulation subject matter expert, you’ll also bring scientific leadership and mentorship to the team while maintaining a hands-on presence in the lab.

This role is based in our Boston office and laboratory.

• Advance formulation development for biological products by identifying and evaluating novel formulation and delivery technologies from internal and external sources, and translating promising concepts into experimental proof-of-concept
• Independently design, execute, analyze, and communicate rigorous formulation studies to address key product requirements, including microbial viability and stability, compatibility, physical properties, and application performance.
• Own formulation projects and drive technical direction, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and next steps while adapting experimental plans as priorities and technical needs evolve.
• Select and optimize excipients and functional materials based on their properties and intended function within the formulation.
• Serve as a technical leader and formulation subject matter expert, bringing new scientific perspectives and providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Maintain a strong hands-on presence in the laboratory while contributing creative, scientifically grounded solutions to complex formulation challenges.

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, food science, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant formulation experience, or MS with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in formulation development and relevant physicochemical principles, such as colloid and interface science, rheology, particle science, and material properties.
• Experience formulating biological products or otherwise working with living systems, with an understanding of the constraints associated with maintaining biological viability and function.
• Proven ability to independently design and execute experiments, interpret complex data, and translate results into clear conclusions and technical recommendations.
• Demonstrated ownership of technical projects and a proactive, independent working style, with the confidence to speak up, challenge assumptions, and drive work forward.
• Strong scientific judgment, creativity, and ability to develop practical solutions to novel technical problems.
• Experience developing agricultural formulations strongly preferred.
• Experience with encapsulation, coatings, or other advanced formulation and delivery technologies highly desirable.

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