Dilon Grammentz

About Dilon Grammentz

Experienced researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the chemicals industry. Skilled in Formulation, Design of experiments, Spectroscopy, Molecular Biology, Surfactant technology. Quality Assurance and Quality Control management professional.

Experience

1. Senior Lead Product Development Chemist

   Hydrite

   Dec 2025 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Core Responsibilities:Product Innovation & Development: Lead formulation design and optimization for advanced cleaning and sanitation solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory and performance standards.Technical Leadership: Drive research initiatives in surfactant chemistry, peracetic acid systems, and specialty additives for food and beverage processing applications.Collaboration: Partner with marketing, regulatory, and operations teams to translate technical concepts into market-ready products.Process Improvement: Develop and implement strategies to enhance product efficiency, reduce cost, and improve sustainability.Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize analytical tools (FT-IR, TGA, GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC, IC, Statistical Software multivariate regression and DOE techniques) to validate product performance and troubleshoot complex formulation challenges.Innovation Pipeline Management: Prepare technical white papers, provisional patents, and executive summaries to support new product launches and strategic projects.Key Expertise Areas:Surfactant-based cleanersFoaming and defoaming applicationsWet and Dry Lubricants for beverage applicationsEPA registered sanitation technologiesDairy and food processing chemistryRegulatory compliance and restricted chemical managementLed major innovation projects, including:NPE-Free membrane cleaning technology for sustainable operations.EPA-registered sanitizers.Surfactant selection and performance prediction methodology, improving formulation accuracy and reducing development time.SKU consolidation and portfolio optimization, streamlining product lines and reducing complexity.Successfully reverse-engineered and developed drop-in replacements for multiple competitive products, ensuring continuity and cost savings.Delivered measurable impact through cost reduction initiatives, improved product efficiency, and enhanced sustainability across multiple product categories.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Parkside

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics

  2005 — 2009

• University of Wisconsin-Parkside

  Minor, Chemistry

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Product Development
• Formulation
• Food & Beverage
• Protein Chemistry
• Food Service
• Uv/Vis
• Glp
• Spectroscopy
• Food Processing
• Employee Training
• Microbiology
• Coatings
• Rheology
• Molecular Biology Laboratory Techniques
• Collaborative R&D
• Polymer Chemistry
• Product Support
• Bioinformatics
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Chemistry
• Food Industry
• Formulation Chemistry
• Surfactants
• Product R&D
• Polymers
• Food Safety
• Analytical Chemistry
• Emulsions
• R&D
• Raw Materials
• Continuous Improvement