Director of Formulation Chemistry

The role

You will translate repellent compounds from milligram-scale discoveries into pilot and manufacturing scale formulations. You will optimize solvent systems, work on controlled release systems, and ensure robust, reproducible processes for field trials and commercial production.

What you will do

• Lead bench-to-pilot scale-up of candidate compounds
• Focus 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

Required 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

Nice to have

• Entrepreneurial mindset: thrives in ambiguity and high-pressure environments
• Resilient problem-solver: tackles “hardest things” head-on
• Communicates clearly, honestly, and respectfully
• Collaborative spirit

About the company

Monarch Crops offers opportunities to do your life’s work while helping solve one of the most important technical and moral challenges of our time.