R&D Formulation Chemist

Job Title: R&D Formulation Chemist
Location: Mainland, PA

At Accupac, we are Makers. From formulation to manufacturing, we serve the most trusted brands in the beauty and personal care industries with a wide range of cosmetics, over-the-counter and medical devices across skincare, haircare, oral care, and healthcare products.

But beyond that, we make a difference. We make a difference in the lives of our people, we make a difference in the community around us, we make a difference in the health of our planet for a better, brighter, more beautiful future for all.

The R&D Formulation Chemist position will support senior scientists in formulation, developing new and adjusting existing products. The Formulation Chemist will compound batches and perform stability testing according to standard operating procedures. Will be responsible for a wide variety of testing and formulation across cosmetic, over the counter (OTC) and medical device products in the Skin, Body, Hair, and Oral care categories.

This is a team-oriented role that requires strong communication and people skills.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistant Program and more!

• Design, develop, execute, and support on time commercialization of new personal care, oral care, and OTC drug products.
• Identify raw materials and technologies suitable for product development work.
• Set up and run experiments in the lab and use specific instrumentation to analyze samples.
• Manage and conduct stability testing.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment.
• Calibrate lab instrumentation, clean instrumentation, and troubleshoot minor issues that arise.
• Develop and refine formulas with respect to a customer’s brief. Help with resolution of stability issues as applicable.
• Enter testing data and use specific company software programs.
• Assist with lab specific programs and raw material inventory including maintaining a clean lab environment and inventory.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related science.
• Research, Co-Op, or professional experience performing product development work or instrumental chemistry hands on experience.
• 2+ years of progressive laboratory experience including internship or college lab work experience preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with cosmetics, personal care, or OTC formulation development a plus.