Director of Formulation Chemistry – Scale-Up & Pilot

mZero; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

mZero in Emeryville, CA is seeking a Senior Process Chemist to translate milligram discoveries into pilot and manufacturing scale formulations. You will lead bench-to-pilot scale-up, optimize solvent systems, and ensure robust, reproducible processes for field trials and production.

The role reports to the CEO and offers an annual base salary of $150,000–$180,000 plus equity, reflecting seniority and location.

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.

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

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Experiment design

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS/PhD in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

mZero in Emeryville, CA is seeking a Senior Process Chemist to translate milligram discoveries into pilot and manufacturing scale formulations. You will lead bench-to-pilot scale-up, optimize solvent systems, and ensure robust, reproducible processes for field trials and production.

The role reports to the CEO and offers an annual base salary of $150,000–$180,000 plus equity, reflecting seniority and location.