Chemist

Talent Acquisition Team•New York, NY

18h

About The Position

This role is responsible for supporting the development, optimization, and lifecycle management of formulations used for cleaning, disinfection, and reprocessing of medical devices and healthcare environments, with a focus on medical cleaning chemistries including enzymatic detergents, disinfectants, and device refurbishing agents. The Chemist position requires hands-on formulation experience, a strong understanding of antimicrobial and enzymatic systems, and familiarity with regulatory and performance requirements for healthcare applications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
3–6 years of experience in formulation development, preferably in medical, healthcare, or regulated cleaning products
Working knowledge of enzyme-based cleaning systems and stability considerations
Working knowledge of surfactant systems and soil removal mechanisms (proteins, lipids, polysaccharides)
Working knowledge of disinfectant chemistries (e.g., oxidizing agents, aldehydes, quats)
Experience designing experiments and interpreting performance data
Strong understanding of laboratory safety and chemical handling practices
Technical depth in cleaning, enzymatic, and antimicrobial chemistry
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate laboratory results into practical application performance
Cross-functional collaboration in regulated environments
Attention to detail and documentation rigor
Project management and time prioritization

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with antimicrobial efficacy standards (e.g., AOAC, ASTM, EN methods)
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (FDA 21 CFR, EPA FIFRA, EU MDR, REACH)
Product performance testing using ultrasonic machines and automatic washers with TOSI plates and challenge substrates
Accelerated shelf life and stability studies using an incubator

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize enzymatic detergents, high- and low-level disinfectants, and refurbishing chemistries for medical devices and healthcare surfaces
Design and execute laboratory studies to evaluate cleaning efficacy (protein, blood, biofilm removal), enzyme activity, antimicrobial efficacy, material compatibility, and stability
Select and evaluate raw materials including enzymes (protease, amylase, lipase), surfactants, oxidizers, quaternary ammonium compounds, peracetic acid systems, and corrosion inhibitors
Support disinfection validation testing (e.g., bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal claims) in collaboration with internal teams or external labs
Partner with cross-functional teams (Regulatory, Quality, Clinical Affairs, Manufacturing) to ensure compliance with FDA, EPA, ISO 15883, AAMI, and other applicable standards
Assist in scale-up, technology transfer, and manufacturing troubleshooting for commercialization
Investigate and resolve product performance issues, including residue formation, material compatibility, and process variability
Maintain detailed documentation for formulations, validation data, technical reports, and regulatory submissions
Monitor industry trends in infection prevention, device reprocessing, and emerging antimicrobial technologies
Work in a laboratory and pilot-scale formulation development environment, interacting with manufacturing and sterile processing environments as needed.
Handle bio-relevant soils, chemicals, and antimicrobial agents under strict safety protocols.