Senior Formulation Chemist

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior Formulation Chemist near Plainfield, IN. Direct Hire Shift: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm Compensation: $85,000- $125,000/year based on experience _Relocation assistance provided_ Key Responsibilities: + Develop and optimize new and existing formulations for car care and specialty solutions. + Improve existing formulations for performance, stability, cost-effectiveness or regulatory compliance. + Select chemical ingredients for functional performance and support sourcing efforts. + Ensure formulations meet local and international regulatory requirements. + Analyze competitive products and perform benchmark comparisons. + Design and conduct experiments to assess efficacy, stability, and scalability. + Oversee performance, stability, and package compatibility testing. + Lead scale-up efforts from lab to manufacturing, establishing new quality controls. + Handle multiple projects, document findings, and troubleshoot production issues. + Maintain accurate formulation records, lab notebook and technical reports. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Development, Manufacturing, QA, Regulatory, Marketing). + Support and develop technical expertise in formulating team. + Stay current with advancements in raw materials, chemistry, industry trends and car care technologies, and regulatory guidelines. + Cultivate supplier relationships and identify process improvements. + Stay abreast of industry trends, scientific advancements, and consumer preferences Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related science. + 7+ years of HI&I (Household, Industrial & Institutional) formulation experience, preferably in car care. + Proven ability to innovate, optimize, and scale formulations. + Excellent problem-solving, project management, and collaboration skills. + Organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple projects. + Deep understanding of raw materials and ingredient interactions. + Familiarity with relevant regulatory directives. As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Why Kelly u00ae Science & Clinical? Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the worldu2019s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goalsu2014itu2019s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, weu2019re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, itu2019s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. Itu2019s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. Itu2019s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your lifeu2014just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year. 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Created: 2025-12-08