JOB TITLE: Formulation Scientist
REPORTS TO: Chief Science Officer / Lab Manager
STATUS: Exempt
SALARY RANGE: $80,000 – $110 000/year based on experience & qualifications
LOCATION: Bellingham, WA, onsite
BENEFITS: Medical, dental and vision insurance, optional FSA, 401(k) with employer match, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 21.67 days of Paid Time Off + 10 holidays.
Tidal Vision:
We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We value open, direct communication and foster a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Formulation Scientist to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a graduate-level candidate with experience in agrochemical formulation and a strong background in chemistry and nanotechnology. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of novel product development and be familiar with relevant characterization techniques.
Primary Job Functions:
- Operate and work within our Mission Driven Culture Core Values and Principles
- Develop and optimize agrochemical formulations to meet performance and stability requirements.
- Conduct research and experiments to innovate and improve existing products.
- Utilize physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry knowledge to solve complex formulation challenges.
- Employ relevant characterization techniques to analyze and validate formulation properties.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, and quality control, to ensure successful product development.
- Maintain accurate documentation of research, experiments, and formulation processes.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging R&D, and regulatory requirements in the agrochemical sector.
- Data analyses and present findings to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience and knowledge of Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in agrochemical formulation and product development.
- Strong understanding of physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry principles.
- Demonstrated ability to develop novel products and improve existing formulations.
- R&D experience in the agrochemical industry.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of safety standards in the agrochemical industry.
- Experience with statistical analysis and experimental design.
- Familiarity with advanced formulation technologies and methodologies.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Work is performed within Tidal Vision’s Laboratory. This position will be expected and required to follow safety standards and wear all personal protective equipment in designated areas and while on-site. Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds is required. Candidate must be able to walk, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, and move freely with minimal limitation. Hiring is conditional upon background check.
Licensing & Special Requirements
- Incumbent is subject to a background check
Tidal Vision provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.