Formulation Data Specialist – Chemistry & Tech

Univar Solutions; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking a Formulation & Technical Data Specialist to gather, load, validate, and maintain formulation data and technical documentation powering Formulation Intelligence within the Product Intelligence tool. This role collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to keep records complete and current.

The ideal candidate has chemistry knowledge, attention to detail, and experience with formulation science and data governance, supporting data accuracy across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline
• 2–4 years of experience in a chemistry or chemical industry role with formulation exposure
• Deep knowledge of chemical formulations and how variables influence performance
• Ability to read SDS, TDS, and processing guides
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Experience with PIM systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Gather formulation data and technical documentation from suppliers, including formulation compositions, component ratios, processing parameters, and application guidance
• Collect and catalog internal (Univar) formulations, ensuring complete and accurate records of component products, combination methods, processing instructions, and intended technical applications
• Load formulation data and supporting documentation for use within the Formulation Intelligence module in accordance with established data standards and processes
• Validate formulation data after it is scrubbed and embedded in schema, confirming accuracy of chemical components, proportions, processing steps, and technical parameters for use by the Formulation Intelligence module
• Maintain formulation documentation to ensure ongoing freshness and technical correctness, proactively identifying and refreshing outdated records even in the absence of a formal expiration date
• Monitor for product authorizations and deauthorizations affecting internal and external formulation data and update documentation to ensure formulations maximize portfolio product inclusion
• Support formulation data governance by establishing and enforcing data standards, classification frameworks, and quality policies across the formulation data lifecycle
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including commercial, technical sales, and R&D teams, to gather and verify internal formulation data and proprietary documentation
• Validate the quality and integrity of formulation-related content within the Formulation Intelligence module, identifying gaps, inconsistencies, or technical inaccuracies and coordinating resolution
• Support the rollout and adoption of the Formulation Intelligence module within the Product Intelligence tool across regions as formulation content expands, including participation in training delivery and user onboarding
• Support formulation intelligence module training to new hires, ensuring they can effectively leverage formulation data for customer-facing technical conversations

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Formulation science

Data validation

Documentation

SDS/TDS reading

Stakeholder communication

Laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Chemistry or related field

Tools

PIM systems

Job description

Univar Solutions is seeking a Formulation & Technical Data Specialist to gather, load, validate, and maintain formulation data and technical documentation powering Formulation Intelligence within the Product Intelligence tool. This role collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to keep records complete and current.

The ideal candidate has chemistry knowledge, attention to detail, and experience with formulation science and data governance, supporting data accuracy across regions.