Formulation & Analytical Chemist - Industrial Biocides

Job Title: Formulation & Analytical Chemist Industrial Biocides

Reports to: Chief Scientific & Regulatory Officer (CSRO)

Location : This position is based in New Jersey and will relocate to Rhode Island within the next 12 months. We would like someone to join us permanently, but are also open to considering a 12-month contract if relocation isn't feasible.

At Prom, we aspire to be the world's most customer-focused biocides company, building on a heritage of over 60 years and a global presence across the UK, USA, Brazil, India, and China. We combine deep scientific expertise with creativity to develop innovative formulations that protect paints, coatings, varnishes, and personal care products from microbial contamination - helping safeguard both products and people. As a challenger in our industry, we are scaling ambitiously and this is an exciting time to join us as we build on our legacy and drive the next chapter of growth.

Role Purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible for both formulation development and analytical testing, supporting innovation and optimization of our product portfolio across diverse applications in industrial preservation, for paints & coatings, HI&I and many others.

The Formulation & Analytical Chemist develops, tests, and optimises innovative biocidal formulations that meet regulatory, commercial, and performance requirements. This role blends practical laboratory work with analytical rigour and creativity, contributing directly to the company's new product pipeline and continuous improvement of existing products.

The chemist also provides analytical support for product registration, quality control, and troubleshooting - ensuring scientific excellence, safety, and compliance across all activities

This is a hands-on laboratory role that bridges R&D, technical support and quality control, contributing directly to the creation of robust, compliant, and competitive biocidal solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimise formulations for biocidal products across multiple applications in line with customer, commercial and regulatory priorities.
• Design and conduct laboratory experiments to assess product stability, compatibility, performance and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Perform analytical testing (e.g., active content determination, stability studies, degradation analysis) using techniques such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, or equivalent.
• Interpret analytical data and provide technical recommendations to improve formulation quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with Regulatory and Commercial teams to support registration, documentation, and product claims.
• Evaluate new raw materials and technologies to enhance performance, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
• Troubleshoot formulation or analytical issues, providing technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, formulation records, and specifications to ensure data integrity and traceability.
• Contribute to product innovation by proposing new formulation approaches aligned with market needs and regulatory trends.
• Support regulatory submissions and product dossiers with high-quality and reliable information/reports.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Operations, and Commercial teams to translate laboratory results into scalable, compliant products.
• Maintain meticulous records of experiments, results, and formulations in line with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
• Ensure laboratory safety and compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards.
• Keep current with advances in formulation chemistry, analytical techniques, and biocidal technologies

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Master's Degree (MSc) in Organic Chemistry
• Demonstrated experience in formulation and analytical development, ideally within biocides, paints & coatings, home and personal care, or other specialty chemical sectors.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple lab projects under tight deadlines.
• Extensive experience operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, GC, UV-Vis), including method development, validation and data interpretation.
• Proven track record in formulation stability and compatibility testing.

Desirable

• Background in scale-up or pilot-plant support.
• Familiarity with global chemical regulations (e.g., EPA, EU BPR, REACH, CLP).

Personal Attributes

• Innovative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organized and methodical in laboratory work.
• Effective communicator, able to translate complex data into practical conclusions.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive, hands-on attitude.
• Motivated by scientific rigor and continuous improvement.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures data accuracy, reproducibility, and quality documentation.
• Safety Mindset: Promotes and practices safe lab behaviour and environmental responsibility.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary and discretionary performance-related bonus
• Medical Care Plan (choice of 3 Blue Cross Blue Shield plans)
• Vision Care Plan (BlueCross Vision)
• Dental Care Plan (BlueCross Dental)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match)
• Paid Vacation (up to 15 days per year, based on service)
• Personal/Sick Days (2 per year)
• 12 Paid Company Holidays per year