Formulation Chemist; SPF

Location: Doral, FL (100% Onsite)

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Salary: $80,000 – $130,000 (depending on experience)

We are seeking an experienced R&D Formulation Chemist to support the research, development, and optimization of high‑quality OTC and non‑OTC personal care products. This hands‑on laboratory role involves developing innovative formulations, conducting laboratory testing, troubleshooting formulation challenges, and supporting products from concept through commercial manufacturing. Approximately 50% of this role focuses on SPF/sunscreen formulation, making prior sunscreen formulation experience essential.

• Develop and formulate OTC and non‑OTC products including SPF/sunscreen, skin care, hair care, personal care, and pet care products.
• Lead sunscreen formulation projects, ensuring compliance with applicable OTC requirements and performance expectations.
• Prepare laboratory batches according to existing and newly developed formulations.
• Optimize formulations by adjusting pH, viscosity, stability, and other performance characteristics based on customer or project requirements.
• Reverse engineer competitive products and develop improved formulations.
• Conduct research on new raw materials, technologies, and formulation techniques.
• Document formulation procedures, laboratory observations, and technical data using laboratory notebooks and formulation software.
• Support first production batches and create detailed manufacturing procedures to ensure successful scale‑up and batch reproducibility.
• Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing issues for both new and existing products.
• Operate, maintain, and clean laboratory equipment while ensuring proper laboratory organization and housekeeping.
• Evaluate the physical and performance characteristics of formulations using standard laboratory testing methods.
• Manage product development projects from customer brief through commercialization.
• Provide technical support to Sales and Marketing during customer presentations and product development discussions.
• Maintain compliance with applicable industry regulations and quality standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• 2+ years of formulation experience within the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, or personal care industry.
• Required:
  
  Hands‑on experience formulating SPF/sunscreen products.
• Experience developing OTC and non‑OTC personal care products.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong verbal and written communication skills is a plus.
• Strong understanding of laboratory procedures, formulation principles, and analytical testing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Employees receive training on current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), personal practices, safety procedures, and company quality standards. This position is primarily laboratory‑based and requires the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coats, gloves, hairnets, and other required safety gear.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.