Senior Formulation Chemist

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Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior Formulation Chemist near Plainfield, IN.

Direct Hire

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Compensation: $85,000- $125,000/year based on experience

Relocation assistance provided!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize new and existing formulations for car care and specialty solutions.
• Improve existing formulations for performance, stability, cost-effectiveness or regulatory compliance.
• Select chemical ingredients for functional performance and support sourcing efforts.
• Ensure formulations meet local and international regulatory requirements.
• Analyze competitive products and perform benchmark comparisons.
• Design and conduct experiments to assess efficacy, stability, and scalability.
• Oversee performance, stability, and package compatibility testing.
• Lead scale-up efforts from lab to manufacturing, establishing new quality controls.
• Handle multiple projects, document findings, and troubleshoot production issues.
• Maintain accurate formulation records, lab notebook and technical reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Development, Manufacturing, QA, Regulatory, Marketing).
• Support and develop technical expertise in formulating team.
• Stay current with advancements in raw materials, chemistry, industry trends and car care technologies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Cultivate supplier relationships and identify process improvements.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, scientific advancements, and consumer preferences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related science.
• 7+ years of HI&I (Household, Industrial & Institutional) formulation experience, preferably in car care.
• Proven ability to innovate, optimize, and scale formulations.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and collaboration skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple projects.
• Deep understanding of raw materials and ingredient interactions.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory directives.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Science

Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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