Formulation Chemist

Industry:Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology

Job Title:

Chemist II/III (Formulation Chemist)
Duration:24 Months Contract (++Possible Extension Based on Performance and Business Needs)

Location:

Irvine, CA 92612 - 100% Onsite
Shift: Monday–Friday | 8 Hours per Day | Standard Business Hours

Pay Rate Range : $40.00 to $45.00 per hour

• This position will be responsible for executing formulation development projects in collaboration with staff scientists from the Skin Medica product development team.
• Key responsibilities include manufacturing topical cosmetic/OTC skincare formulas, maintaining laboratory notebooks and databases, managing raw material inventories and vendor relationships, conducting stability studies, performing analytical testing, and supporting pilot/scale-up activities.

• 5 + years minimum experience in topical cosmetic/OTC formulation development is required for level III.
• Open to candidates with less experience (2-5 years) at level II
• Working knowledge of topical cosmetic/OTC laboratory methods and familiarity with GLP/GMP
• Hands-on experience operating laboratory equipment used in topical cosmetic/OTC formula development
• Experience in pilot/scale-up activities would be a plus
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Team player with a positive mindset

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time
• paid sick and safe time
• hours of paid vacation time
• weeks of paid parental leave
• paid holidays annually – These all are subject to applicable eligibility