Brad Arnold
About Brad Arnold
Brad Arnold is a formulation chemist with a strong educational background in chemistry and computer science. He has worked in various roles within the field, including positions at Vi-Jon and Cosmos Corporation, focusing on personal care and environmental care formulations.
Work at Cosmos Corporation
Brad Arnold has been employed at Cosmos Corporation as a Formulation Chemist since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for developing and refining formulations for various products. His expertise in formulation chemistry contributes to the company's product development efforts, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. His work supports the company's mission to deliver effective and safe products to consumers.
Education and Expertise
Brad Arnold studied at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), where he earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from 2020 to 2023. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from MTSU from 2015 to 2018. He also completed an Associate of Science in Chemistry at Motlow State Community College from 2013 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both chemistry and computer science, enhancing his capabilities as a formulation chemist.
Background in Research and Development
Before joining Cosmos Corporation, Brad Arnold worked at Vi-Jon as an R&D Personal Care Formulation Chemist from 2020 to 2021. He also held various positions at Middle Tennessee State University, including Undergraduate Student Researcher and Undergraduate Research Assistant. His experience includes developing document templates for formulation and quality departments, as well as reformulating products to meet international regulations.
Professional Experience in the Industry
Brad Arnold's professional journey includes significant roles in formulation chemistry and clinical trials. He worked at ICON plc as a Clinical Trial Assistant in 2018 and at Vi-Jon as an R&D Environmental Care Formulation Chemist Technician from 2018 to 2019. His work involved formulating products compliant with EPA regulations and setting up third-party laboratories for testing needs, showcasing his diverse skill set in the industry.
Achievements in Product Formulation
Brad Arnold has contributed to the development of various formulations during his career. Notably, he reformulated a urine spray cleaner to comply with international regulations and formulated a line of flea and tick products that meet the EPA’s FIFRA 25(b) minimum risk list. His work emphasizes his ability to innovate and adapt formulations to meet regulatory requirements.