Senior Process Engineer

Senior Chemist – Research & Processing What You’ll Do Tech Transfer & Scale-Up

• Lead formula transfer from bench to pilot and full-scale manufacturing (customer-owned and internal).
• Serve as the technical bridge between formulation chemists, process engineering, and production.
• Provide on-site support during pilot batches and scale-up trials.
• Troubleshoot processing challenges related to mixing, emulsification, temperature control, dispersion, and stability.

• Partner with formulators and compounders to resolve formulation and processing issues.
• Provide deep technical insight into ingredient behavior during scale-up.
• Identify and evaluate alternative raw materials to improve cost, performance, or sustainability.

• Drive targeted research aligned with the R&D innovation roadmap.
• Explore new processing methods, dispersants, emulsifiers, and technologies.
• Lead technical evaluation of raw material grades and surface treatments (especially zinc oxide and titanium dioxide).
• Translate research findings into internal best practices and technical guidelines.

• Act as a technical resource for QA, Regulatory, Marketing, and Operations.
• Collaborate with raw material suppliers to stay ahead of emerging technologies.
• Communicate technical insights clearly and practically to diverse stakeholders.

• Strong hands-on experience with lab and pilot-scale processing equipment.
• Advanced formulation and process understanding.
• Solid knowledge of FDA regulations and cGMP environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities without losing attention to detail.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing without authority.
• Clear, professional communicator with both internal teams and external partners.

• Curious, proactive, and solutions-oriented.
• Enjoys fast-paced environments and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable taking ownership and driving work forward independently.
• Collaborative by nature, but confident making technical decisions.

• MS or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in cosmetic R&D, formulation, or process/scale-up support.

• Strong background in emulsion chemistry, pigment dispersion, and mineral actives.
• Proven experience with technical transfer in GMP or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with SPF formulations and mineral UV filters.
• Familiarity with global cosmetics and OTC regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to interpret analytical data and connect it to real processing outcomes.

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Compensation: $120,000 per year