Formulation Chemist

SWM International; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and personal time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a Formulation Chemist to support Healthcare and Wellness functions. The role develops new formulations, analyzes chemical compositions, conducts stability studies, and troubleshoots production issues for medical device, OTC, and occasionally cosmetic spaces.

Responsibilities include lab formulation, process development with cross-functional teams, and ensuring ISO 13485 and FDA compliance. Strong documentation and analytical testing are essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a scientific field (Chemistry, Engineering, or Materials Science).
• 5+ years in formulation development or scale-up; >3 years in manufacturing environment.
• Pharmaceutical/OTC experience; knowledge of FDA and GMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and scale up lab formulations for healthcare/OTC products.
• Source materials and collaborate with procurement for compatibility and compliance.
• Design transfer processes to production and document results per GLP, GMP, and ISO 13485.

Skills

Formulation development

Scale-up

Statistical software

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Chemistry, Engineering, or Materials Science

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Job description

Formulation Chemist

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

Description

The Formulation Chemist supports Mativ's Healthcare and Wellness function. This position ensures product quality and consistency by formulating new products, analyzing chemical compositions, developing production processes, troubleshooting chemical reaction issues, conducting stability studies, and identifying improvements to enhance product efficacy. This role formulates products in the medical device, OTC, and occasionally cosmetic spaces.

Responsibilities

• Produce lab‑scale new or customer formulations to be later scaled for production.
• Work with procurement to source and select materials compatible with product design, regulatory requirements, and process capabilities.
• Collaborate with process engineering to design and develop transferable and scalable processes for existing production equipment.
• Deliver well‑documented, dynamic design control for all products, meeting ISO 13485 and internal Scapa procedural requirements (e.g., PLM, Design Control, etc.).
• Execute with cGMP per 211 FDA guidelines for pharmaceutical practices.
• Maintain compliance with relevant GMP, GLP, health, and safety requirements.
• Create analytical test methods as required.
• Perform chemical testing on samples using physical characterization and advanced instrumentation techniques, including Microscopy, FTIR, HPLC, viscosity, specific gravity, pH, etc.
• Interpret the test data independently or with guidance to make sound technical evaluations for quickly resolving quality issues related to raw material issues, manufacturing challenges, and consumer complaints.
• Design and execute experiments to help improve current testing procedures or develop new protocols.
• Perform routine testing of raw material, bulk batch, packaging, and stability samples.
• Communicate test results effectively.
• Document all results by following company policies, scientific best practices, and GLP practices.
• When applicable, manage internal process improvement projects, including raw material qualification, cost savings, and production process improvements.

Qualifications

Required

• BS degree in a scientific field (Chemistry, Engineering, or Materials Science).
• Experience with statistical software, project management software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• 5+ years of experience in formulation development or scale‑up and >3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Pharmaceutical/OTC experience, knowledge of FDA and GMP requirements.
• Experience establishing and testing product stability and shelf‑life assessment.
• Experience operating a formulation laboratory, including managing equipment, inventory, laboratory hygiene, and calibration.

Preferred

• Experience in Design Control meeting ISO 13485 requirements.
• Product sterilization experience (ETO, E‑Beam, and Gamma Radiation).
• Knowledge of ERP systems, especially SAP.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management systems.
• Project management experience.
• Statistical experimental design experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) highly preferred.

Competencies

• Work independently and as part of a larger team, coordinating with customers, supervisors, and partners in different states and/or countries.
• Function effectively in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple projects while setting priorities and making informed, strategic decisions under pressure or with resource limitations.
• Maintain a mindset to protect the interests and health of consumers, the company, and customers.
• Work cross‑functionally with partners from commercial, sales, supply chain, marketing, operations, etc.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Consumer‑Driven Health Plan (CDHP).
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO).
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO).
• Company‑paid basic life insurance and additional voluntary life coverage.
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Employee assistance programs available 24/7.
• Wellness and Work Life Support – career development and educational assistance.

About Mativ

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. Manufacturing takes place on three continents with sales in nearly 100 countries. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end‑markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Mativ’s portfolio spans polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of customers’ products throughout the value chain. Its leading positions reflect best‑in‑class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities and drive innovation and performance.

Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.