Job title: Senior Scientist - Formulation and Commercialization

Location: Chicagoland (onsite)

Reports to: Sr. Director of R&D

Overview

Dropps is a subscription-based direct-to-consumer business reinventing cleaning for good. We eliminate everything you don't need and shouldn't pay for, delivering high-performance, sustainable cleaning products that make life simpler. The brand will be entering brick and mortar channels with strategic retail partners in the near future.

Role Summary:

Dropps is seeking an innovative and motivated Senior Scientist - Formulation and Commercialization to lead formulation and commercialization activities of new home care products. They will play a crucial role in driving innovation via collaboration with cross-functional team members within R&D, QA, Supply Chain and Marketing. This is a full time, exempt position that requires a dynamic individual with a deep understanding of consumer products, a strategic mindset and excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Scientist - Formulation and Commercialization will:

Conduct iterative formulation studies in the lab to develop new (or to improve existing) products & processes:

Lab batching of powder and liquid consumer products
Physical and aesthetic assessments of product characteristics via measurement to determine product acceptance, stability and shelf life.
Laboratory notebook data and record keeping, both in a physical notebook and via computer spreadsheet
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards

Conduct formula evaluation via collaboration with R&D Methods & Claims Scientist
Communicate and present program updates within a cross-functional internal and external project team environment.
Run Proof of Principle assessments to assist the Innovation team (Marketing & R&D) in early stage project creation and refinement
Work with 3rd party certification companies on new and existing product certifications
Conduct tech transfer to third party manufacturing facilities for scale-up and production, including identifying and generating appropriate product design specifications. Must be willing to travel to third party manufacturing sites.
Build and manage relationships with raw material vendors, contract manufacturers and external technical consultants.
Request and maintain all raw material and finished product documentation needed
Evaluate competitive products formula design and performance.
Maintain laboratory equipment to acceptable standards and calibration

Requirements:

B.S. degree in Chemistry or relevant scientific subject
3+ years of experience at a Consumer Packaged Goods company
Work experience centered in either QA, formulation or product development
Commitment to Dropps sustainability mission and ability to uphold Company values
Demonstrated commitment to prioritizing diversity and inclusion, as well as sustainability in decision making
Self-starter with proven ability to effectively lead all technical aspects of projects from concept to launch, execute tasks within defined program timelines, and work independently with limited oversight
Strong verbal communication and documentation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
Ability to work under pressure with flexibility
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to think independently and make decisions

Physical Requirements, with or without accommodations:

Prolonged periods standing while working in a laboratory environment
Prolonged periods at a desk working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Ability to visually interpret information such as product and packaging design.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
Ability to move throughout the warehouse and laboratory (No stairs required)
Ability to handle chemicals and product samples, including fragrances.
Ability to be present in and participate in virtual meetings
Ability to spend 3-4 days per week in Chicagoland lab/office with cross-functional team required

Salary Range: $90,000-$95,000

Benefits

Medical and Vision Insurance
401K Plan with ESG funds option
Unlimited vacation days
Paid sick time off
Remote workspace and internet stipend
Life and short term disability insurance
Voluntary dental and supplemental life insurance
Discount on Dropps products

Dropps is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to provide employment, training, and room for growth to all, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We thrive when our ideas are reinforced and challenged by new viewpoints, and recognize diversity at Dropps is essential to developing the best products on the market and the happiest workplace in the world!

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