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Senior Formulation Chemist, R&D

Fervo Energy

Golden, CO

Full Time

Posted November 11, 2026

$111k - $180k

Energy Management

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Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Formulation Chemist to lead the research, development, testing, and optimization of specialty chemical formulations for demanding industrial applications, particularly geothermal energy, oil and gas, and industrial water treatment.

Key Responsibilities

Chemical Formulation Development
Develop, screen, optimize, and qualify new chemical formulations for mineral scale inhibition, corrosion control, microbial control, oxygen scavenging, dispersancy, and general water treatment.
Select and optimize active ingredients, polymers, solvents, neutralizing agents, and other formulation components to improve performance, stability, compatibility, and cost-effectiveness.
Apply knowledge of polymer chemistry, molecular structure, functional groups, and structure–property relationships to understand and improve chemical performance.
Troubleshoot formulation failures, including precipitation, phase separation, thermal degradation, loss of active ingredients, and incompatibility with process fluids or other treatment chemicals.
Laboratory Testing and Materials Compatibility
Design and execute laboratory testing programs to evaluate chemical efficacy, thermal stability, shelf life, and compatibility with industrial materials.
Evaluate compatibility with carbon steel, stainless and duplex stainless steels, nickel alloys, elastomers, polymers, seals, tubing, and chemical injection equipment.
Conduct corrosion, scale inhibition, oxygen scavenging, biocide efficacy, accelerated aging, and chemical degradation studies using appropriate laboratory methods.
Use FTIR and other analytical techniques to characterize formulations, investigate degradation mechanisms, and assess changes in chemical composition. Select additional techniques such as chromatography, ICP-OES, UV-Vis, titration, and molecular weight characterization as appropriate.
Develop repeatable test methods, acceptance criteria, and quality control procedures that represent actual operating conditions.
Experimental Design and Technical Analysis
Apply design of experiments, statistical analysis, and systematic screening methods to optimize formulations efficiently.
Analyze laboratory data, identify root causes of performance failures, and make evidence-based recommendations for formulation improvements.
Evaluate interactions among chemical treatments, brine constituents, dissolved gases, pH, temperature, pressure, and wetted materials.
Prepare technical reports, laboratory procedures, formulation specifications, and product qualification documentation.

Requirements

Experience with specialty chemical vendors, chemical manufacturers, or formulation development companies.
Direct experience in geothermal energy, oil and gas, power generation, or industrial water treatment.
Knowledge of scale inhibitor chemistries, corrosion inhibitors, biocides, oxygen scavengers, and functional polymers.
Experience with elevated-temperature and high-pressure testing, aggressive brines, corrosion testing, and mineral scaling evaluation.
Experience with formulation scale-up, manufacturing quality control, and commercial product qualification.

Benefits & Perks

Fervo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible employees include:
Medical, dental, and vision plan options
Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
A 401(k) plan with up to 6% match
Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave
Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot
A dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses
An annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care
Employee ownership opportunities through Fervo’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as LTI and bonus opportunities for eligible roles
Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.