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Director of Formulation Chemistry

Monarch· R&D
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Emeryville, CaliforniaFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Lead bench-to-pilot scale-up of hit repellent compounds, optimize solvent systems and controlled release, and ensure robust, reproducible processes for field trials and commercial production.

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

Skills

Required:Scale-up chemistrySolvent selectionControlled release

Benefits

  • Equity compensation
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Monarch

Monarch is developing a scalable, precision-based approach to protect crops from insects.

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