Job description for R&D FORMULATION CHEMIST at Mosquito Solution Bali
Mosquito Solution Bali is looking for a hands-on R&D Formulation Chemist to develop, test and improve formulations for mosquito-control applications.
We need someone who can take a formulation from an initial concept through laboratory trials, stability testing and reproducible production.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimise formulations for mosquito-control products, including attractants, repellents and other relevant applications.
- Select and evaluate active ingredients, solvents, surfactants, carriers and other formulation components.
- Investigate solubility, compatibility, stability, controlled release and packaging compatibility.
- Design experiments with clear controls, maintain accurate records and interpret results.
- Work with our field team to connect formulation performance with properly designed mosquito trials.
- Troubleshoot existing formulations and improve consistency, shelf life and cost.
- Prepare formulation specifications, batch instructions, testing procedures and technical documentation.
- Support production scale-up, safe chemical handling and applicable regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
- Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated practical experience in formulation R&D and product development.
- Ability to explain formulations personally developed, the problems encountered and how they were resolved.
- Experience designing experiments, conducting stability studies and documenting reproducible results.
- Working English and Bahasa Indonesia for technical communication.
- Availability to work in Bali.
Preferred experience:
- Insecticides, mosquito repellents, attractants, household chemicals or agrochemicals.
- Relevant formulation experience in cosmetics, personal care or pharmaceuticals will also be considered.
- Emulsions, dispersions, gels, encapsulation or controlled-release systems.
- Experience transferring laboratory formulations into production.
If you're interested, please send your CV and a short summary of:
1. Products or formulation types you have personally developed.
2. Your specific contribution and relevant testing experience.
3. Your current location, salary expectation and earliest availability.
Do not disclose confidential formulas or proprietary information belonging to previous employers.
