Key responsibilities

• Lead bench-to-pilot scale-up of candidate compounds, focusing on solvent selection, solvent recovery, controlled release, and other critical scale-up variables
• Design and execute experiments to assess solubility, stability, and volatility
• Troubleshoot formulation issues and iterate quickly under real-world constraints
• Collaborate cross-functionally with predictive-modeling, behavioral assay, and computational chemist groups

Required qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years’ hands-on scale-up or process chemistry experience
• Deep understanding of solvent properties, controlled release phenomena, and formulation principles
• Track record of developing robust, reproducible processes
• Strong data analysis, documentation, and troubleshooting skills

Desired attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset: thrives in ambiguity and high-pressure environments
• Resilient problem-solver: tackles “hardest things” head-on
• Communicates clearly, honestly, and respectfully
• Collaborative spirit

About mZero

mZero is a global scientific effort using mosquito behavior observations, laboratory experiments and machine learning to identify compounds worth testing. Its scientific work is intended to produce candidate compounds and field evidence that can support the development of useful vector-control products.