Director of Formulation Chemistry

Monarch; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Monarch in Emeryville, CA is offering a full-time, in-office role to translate hit repellent compounds from discovery to pilot and manufacturing scales. You will optimize solvent systems and controlled release formulations for robust, reproducible processes used in field trials and commercial production.

Ideal candidates hold an MS or PhD in chemistry or related field with 3+ years of scale-up experience and a proven ability to analyze data, document results, and troubleshoot complex

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years’ hands-on scale-up or process chemistry experience.
• Deep understanding of solvent properties and controlled release phenomena.
• Proven ability to develop robust, reproducible processes.
• Strong data analysis, documentation, and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead bench-to-pilot scale-up of candidate compounds with focus on solvent selection and recovery.
• Design and execute experiments to assess solubility, stability, and volatility.
• Troubleshoot formulation issues and iterate under real-world constraints.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with predictive-modeling, behavioral assay, and computational chemist groups.

Skills

Scale-up experience

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

MS/PhD in Organic Chemistry or related field

Job description

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

Full-time, in-office in Emeryville, California. Compensation includes equity.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead bench-to-pilot scale-up of candidate compounds, focusing 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

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

Desired Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset: thrives in ambiguity and high-pressure environments


• Resilient problem-solver: tackles “hardest things” head-on


• Communicates clearly, honestly, and respectfully


• Collaborative spirit