Formulations Scientist II

About the role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Pay

Base salary of $130,000 - $150,000 annually

Benefits

• Equity options & annual cash incentives
• Generous paid time off, including Flexible Time Off, 5 sick days, and 12 annual company holidays as well as one week between Christmas and New Year’s for a company-wide annual break, parental leave, and bereavement leave
• Robust wellness benefits for employees and their eligible dependents including medical, dental, vision, mental health, and basic life and disability insurance
• Optional benefits available include Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), identity protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• 401K savings plan