Senior Scientist

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Full Benefits Package + Relocation Assistance

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist – Color Cosmetics & Scale-Up for a direct-hire opportunity with an innovative Research, Innovation & Development organization in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX metroplex.

MUST HAVE:
Hands-on sunscreen formulation experience

The Senior Scientist will lead the formulation development, optimization, scale-up, and commercialization of sunscreen, color cosmetic, and topical products. This role is ideal for a senior formulation scientist with expertise in sunscreen, color cosmetics, pigment technology, emulsions, and commercial scale-up
.

• Develop and optimize sunscreens, foundations, skin tints, BB/CC creams, concealers, primers, tinted moisturizers, serums, lotions, and hybrid skincare/makeup products
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• Lead formulation strategies focused on SPF performance, shade accuracy, coverage, aesthetics, texture, stability, and consumer experience
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• Apply expertise in UV filters, pigment technology, color science, shade matching, pigment dispersion, optical modifiers, emulsions, rheology, and preservation systems
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• Lead bench formulation, raw material evaluation, feasibility studies, and experimental programs.
• Lead pilot plant and commercial manufacturing trials
  , including process optimization, scale-up, technology transfer, and manufacturing support.
• Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing challenges related to stability, viscosity, pigment dispersion, aeration, filling, preservation, and scale-up
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• Develop product specifications and technical documentation in accordance with GLP, GMP, and company standards
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• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, Supply Chain, and external partners throughout product development and commercialization.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior scientists and participate in customer-facing technical discussions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, ingredients, competitive products, manufacturing processes, and regulatory developments within sunscreen, color cosmetics, and skincare.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related scientific/technical field
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• 10+ years of formulation experience in personal care, cosmetics, skincare, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
• MUST have hands-on experience developing and formulating sunscreen products.
• Demonstrated experience developing and commercializing color cosmetic and/or topical formulations
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• Strong knowledge of sunscreen formulation, UV filters, pigment technology, color science, shade matching, emulsions, rheology, preservation, stability, and formulation troubleshooting
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• Proven experience taking formulations from bench development through pilot plant and commercial manufacturing
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• Working knowledge of FDA regulations and cGMP requirements
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• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively across technical and business functions.

• Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific or technical field.
• Experience with OTC products and/or medical devices
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• Experience mentoring or managing junior scientists.
• Customer-facing and/or supervisory experience in an R&D environment.
• Familiarity with digital formulation or laboratory management systems.

• Direct-hire position with $115K-$135K salary.
• Full benefits package and relocation assistance.
• Technical leadership role with significant involvement in formulation, innovation, scale-up, and commercial manufacturing
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• Opportunity to work across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Supply Chain, and external customer teams.