Senior Scientist, Formulation

Who We Are

Frida is more than a brand built to support parents. We get parents. We know all about the often unbelievable realities of parenthood, because we’ve been in the trenches. Over the last 9 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to developing the tools (and sometimes the tips, too) that help simplify parenting - and it all started with snot. Since the launch of our cult-favorite NoseFrida, The SnotSucker, we’ve innovated and launched over 100 products that provide quick and easy solutions to age-old parenting problems. We also launched Frida Mom in 2019, with products to help women with the transition through the fourth trimester into motherhood. Today, Frida holds over a 70% share of its main category, and our products can be found in over 50+ countries and in over 40,000 stores throughout the US - in every retail channel from mass-market, grocery, chain drug, and specialty stores. For 9 years, we’ve had parents’ backs as they navigate the parts of parenthood you don’t usually see on the ’gram with honest and raw messaging to provide the answers to questions they didn’t even know they had. And, we’re just getting started.

How You Will Make an Impact

Frida is seeking a Senior Scientist, Formulated to join our product development team based in Miami, FL, reporting to the Director of Formulated & Assembled Products. The selected candidate will support the development of an innovative and robust product pipeline, including cosmetics, OTC drugs, medical device, supplements and disposable hygiene products, from discovery to mass production. The ideal candidate has a passion and proven experience in designing a delightful consumer experience, developing claims, and troubleshooting different kinds of product performance and manufacturing challenges in a dynamic and fast paced entrepreneurial environment. Additionally, the ideal candidate has strong organizational and prioritization skills, staying on top of multiple projects at the same time. Responsibilities to include,

Product Development

• Transform technical, consumer, and competitive insights into product innovation while following the stage-gate design process
• Develop multiple projects from ideation through production start of the highest complexity within a fast-paced development environment
• Deliver key project milestones and make recommendations that drive efficiency and manage risk within cost, quality and timelines
• Identify unique product features and specifications and integrate into product designs
• Develop methods to test performance and claims
• Identify the best-in-class technologies, ingredients, and materials to meet the performance needs of the product requirements
• Establish manufacturing production specifications and performance requirements
• Develop claims and substantiation across new product categories, create claims support strategy and documentation to enable usage and commercialization in the marketplace
• Maintain good working knowledge of current global regulatory requirements (claims, actives, testing, etc.) for cosmetics, OTC drugs, medical device, supplements and disposable hygiene products.
• Define and use technical standards, SOPs, best practices, and test methods to ensure products meet quality and regulatory compliance
• Support capability and process improvements to enable more efficient and rigorous product development

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Ensure cross-functional teamwork and communication with internal and external contacts to drive the progress of projects to plan
• Collaborate with brand, packaging, industrial design, engineering, and the operations teams to identify challenges and offer solutions
• Partner with marketing, sales, and regulatory to develop and validate consumer stories

Vendor Collaboration

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with suppliers, technical experts etc.
• Support the selection of product manufacturers, including overseeing first through final article verification
• Maintain regular communications supporting successful partnerships and manage project expectations and collaborative product designs

Deliverables

• Unique and differentiated products that meet project objectives
• Product and/or material specifications
• Competitive product claims and substantiation
• Sustaining innovations to improve existing products to 4.5+ Stars!
• Input for technical readiness, regulatory, and quality testing requirements

What You Will Need

• BS/MS/PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent relevant discipline
• 5+ years baby care, feminine care, beauty care, formulation, and / or claims validation
• Proven ability to use this knowledge to develop innovative products and work effectively with a global supplier network
• Passion for innovation and able to translate consumer insights and technical data into unique products and claims
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills
• Able to manage quality, efficacy, and clinical testing programs
• Experience developing products in highly regulated industries (juvenile products, medical)
• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in which requirements & priorities constantly change
• A self-starter with an ability to complete tasks both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Who You will Work With

Frida is an organization that values collaboration and community. As the Senior Scientist, you will work closely with Product Development, Sourcing, and Brand Management teams.

Our Ways of Working

Frida HQ is located in Miami, Florida and approved roles have the flexible option to work remotely both Mondays and Fridays with the benefit of connecting in person Tuesdays - Thursdays.

Why You Will Love Working at Frida

• Robust health benefits including,
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
• Employer paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options including Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• FSA & HSA
• 401k matching up to 4% with immediate vesting
• Generous paid time off program including elective PTO days, federal holidays, sick/wellness days, and a birthday floater
• Flexible paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Weekly wellness programming including manicures & pedicures, massages, and carwashes
• Dog friendly office - feel free to bring your best buddy with you to work!
• Learning & development opportunities for professional and personal growth
• Company-wide events & outings- we know how to throw a party! Team engagement is at the epicenter of our culture, whether it’s getting together for our annual Fam Jam bash or giving back to our community through a day of service
• Exclusive employee product discounts