Formulation Chemist

Role: Formulation Chemist

Location: California (Onsite, full time)

I am currently partnered exclusively with a globally recognized industry leading skincare brand in the Personal Care industry, in search for a Formulation Chemist.

We are looking for a 'go getter', the purpose of this position is to support the R&D Manager with skincare bench formulation, you will work amongst industry leading professionals and be trained to a high level.

This individual must be highly skilled in skincare formulation, self sufficient and able to manage multiple project simultaneously.

Requirements:

• 2/3+ years formulation experience with a Personal Care contract manufacturer or brand. Skincare or OTC skincare category experience is most admirable.
• Must be able to turnaround formulations quickly to a high standard.
• Minimum Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Engineering or a Science Related relevant field.

Responsibilities:

• Keep an organized and orderly laboratory environment.
• Independently work on formulation projects based on product briefs provided by Product Development team.
• Formulate skincare products such as creams, lotions, serums in batch.
• Be able to make necessary formula revisions from testing team.
• Must be able to tech transfer different skincare formulations.
• Be able to for research, formulate and manage cross-functional team projects.
• Conduct necessary stability testing.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of formulations, procedures, observations and results.
• Calculate appropriate specification ranges and create CofAs for formulas.
• Prepare and log samples for submission.
• Work with less senior chemists, validating less senior chemist's formulas.
• Order raw material samples and maintain raw material storage room.
• Be able to navigate a formulation software or database required, such as breaking down formula and entering raw materials such as CAS, INCI, cost information.
• Request raw material documentation from vendors and maintain documents organized in shared folder.
• Assist other lab staff as needed, as well as communicating with Product Development, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams as needed.
• Must be willing to travel to contract manufacturer sites and supervise scale up batches as needed.

Skills:

• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to independently manage multiple high priority projects.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.) or Google Workspace.
• Must be a critical thinker and have strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be agile and comfortable working in fast paced environment.
• Must have strong communication skills and ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow with a reputable and highly respected company in the Personal Care industry.