Alexis Huckabee, Ph.D.
About Alexis Huckabee, Ph.D.
Alexis Huckabee, Ph.D., is a Senior Associate Formulator at SC Johnson with extensive experience in analytical chemistry and product development.
Senior Associate Formulator at SC Johnson
Alexis Huckabee, Ph.D., serves as a Senior Associate Formulator at SC Johnson. In this role, Huckabee leads the development of product formulations from early discovery through to production activities for multiple projects. She collaborates with process and package engineers to ensure successful product scale-up. Her work leverages insights from scientific journals, industry trends, and new ingredient discoveries to create innovative and effective products.
Previous Roles at SC Johnson
Prior to becoming a Senior Associate Formulator, Alexis Huckabee held several significant positions at SC Johnson. She worked as an Associate Consumer Researcher for 9 months in Sturtevant, WI, from 2018 to 2019. Before that, she served as a Postdoctoral Analytical Chemist for 6 months in Racine, WI, in 2018. These roles provided her with comprehensive experience in consumer research and analytical chemistry within the consumer products industry.
Work Experience at BioVidria and AbbVie
Alexis Huckabee’s professional background includes working at bioVidria, Inc. as an Analytical Chemist for 9 months in 2017 at the Purdue Research Park, West Lafayette, IN. She also served as a GMP Trained Process Analytical Intern at AbbVie for 3 months in North Chicago, IL, in 2016. These positions enriched her skills in analytical methodologies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in pharmaceutical and biotech settings.
Education: Ph.D. and B.S. in Chemistry
Alexis Huckabee earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry from Purdue University, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016. During this period, she also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant, acquiring advanced research skills. She holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry from Bowling Green State University, where she studied from 2007 to 2012 and worked as an Undergraduate McNair Research Fellow.
Patents and Innovations
Alexis Huckabee holds four new product patents in green chemistry and surfactant chemistry. Her inventive approach has led to significant advancements in these fields. In her current role, she develops, tests, and validates sensory, physical, and analytical characterization methods to enhance product performance and consumer satisfaction.