Senior Chemist

Mackinnon Bruce; Florida; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A Senior Formulation Chemist with deep expertise in surfactant chemistry is sought to join our client's technical team in Boca Raton, FL. The role is bench-heavy (approximately 90% formulation) with 10% technical customer support, designing cutting-edge cleaning and surface care solutions.

Responsibilities include designing, testing, and optimizing formulations; collaborating with sales and key accounts; maintaining lab operations; and partnering with senior leadership and global suppliers to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on formulation experience in a lab with surfactant chemistry.
• Background in HI&I cleaning, Household Care, or Personal Care formulations.
• BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related physical sciences.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize and test complex formulations focused on surfactants, solvents, and cleaning additives.
• Provide technical solutions and support with sales and key customer accounts.
• Maintain lab equipment, document trial data, and ensure site safety.
• Collaborate with VP of Technology and global supplier partners on new product development.

Skills

Surfactant chemistry

Formulation

Lab bench work

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Job description

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.