Formulation Chemist

Contract position based in St. Louis, MO, primarily laboratory-based with adherence to safety protocols and laboratory equipment use.

About the role

This Chemist II role focuses on product development and testing within the Home & Garden R&D Department, specializing in outdoor control products such as insecticides and pesticides. The position provides technical expertise and support to manufacturing, marketing, and sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop EPA-registered pesticides to meet business objectives for outdoor control products in the consumer market.
• Conduct studies in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Ensure technical information meets high scientific standards, providing quality technical results and data interpretation to support product positioning and business recommendations.
• Reformulate existing products to adapt to market changes.
• Perform and monitor storage stability studies.
• Collaborate with Marketing and the New Product Development team to develop innovative products.
• Log and compile stability data into cohesive reports.
• Assist in the maintenance and entries of R&D databases.
• Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook for all projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science field, or a Master’s degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in product development or formulation, preferably with pesticide products in consumer or turf and ornamentals markets.
• 4+ years of formulation chemistry experience, preferably in herbicide and pesticide formulation.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations, equipment, and safety requirements.
• Strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practices requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to overcome obstacles.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Flexibility in shifting among projects.

Skills

• Proficiency in PC skills including spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to research and write scientific substantiation documents.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills with all organizational levels.
• Ability to meet established project timelines and efficiently use project resources.

Pay

$30.00 - $32.00 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).