R&D Chemist

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper lab notebook documentation including but not limited to formulation, procedure, specifications, stability data.
• Operate and record data using various laboratory equipment such as pH meter, laboratory viscometer, moisture analyzer, balance/scale, and pycnometer.
• Communicate with raw material suppliers to gather various technical data.
• Attend seminars and keep current with new technology.
• Prepare lab batches as per supervisor guidelines for new formulations, cost reduction of existing formulation, and improve stability or preservation. Write manufacturing procedures for production batches and finished product specifications for production batches.
• Supervise initial production batches.
• Maintain and record stability data on formulations that are in the evaluation stages.
• Report stability issues and other relevant issues to supervisor in a timely manner.

• Science-related college degree preferred.
• Computer skills to manage formula work and document all information.
• 1-3 years’ experience in Personal Care product development.
• Highly organized and can maintain diligent records.
• Communicate effectively with customers in regards to formulations.
• Ability to ask questions and be honest about issues immediately.
• Highly motivated and interested in the Cosmetic industry.

Pay: $25-28/hr.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Science

Industries:
Manufacturing and Personal Care Product Manufacturing