About the role

We are seeking a Senior Formulation Chemist with deep expertise in surfactant chemistry to join our client's technical team. This is a high-impact, hands-on role (90% bench formulation / 10% technical customer support) designing cutting-edge cleaning and surface care solutions.
Key Responsibilities: Formulation Excellence: Independently design, optimise, and test complex formulations focused on surfactants, solvent systems, and cleaning additives for HI&I and Home Care applications. Technical Service & Customer Support: Collaborate with sales teams and key customer accounts to provide technical solutions, product selection guidance, and troubleshooting. Bench & Lab Operations: Perform rigorous analytical evaluation, maintain lab equipment, document trial data in enterprise systems, and uphold strict site safety standards. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with the VP of Technology, SVP of Sales, and key global supplier partners (Principals) to drive new product development.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: Minimum 10 years of hands-on formulation experience in a laboratory setting, with deep technical proficiency in surfactant chemistry. Industry Background: Strong track record in Household Care, Industrial & Institutional (HI&I) cleaning, or Personal Care formulation.
Education: Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related physical sciences. Autonomy: Demonstrated ability to formulate independently on the bench from day one. Location & On-Site Requirement: Based in or willing to relocate to Boca Raton, FL (5 days/week on-site laboratory environment). Work Authorisation: Must be authorised to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Florida, NY

Occupation

Chemical Technicians

Industry

Surface Active Agent Manufacturing

Posted

9 days ago

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