Senior Chemist, Applied Research

Imagine the innovation and expertise behind the world’s leading cosmetic brands, brought to you by a distinguished Italian company with a legacy of excellence. Since 1972, Intercos Group has been at the forefront of color cosmetics, pencils, nail polish, skincare, and personal care products. We pride ourselves on being the only cosmetics manufacturer that combines top‑tier quality and advanced technology with a global reach and a personalized touch.

With 16 commercial offices and 16 production facilities across 12 countries, Intercos Group brings a local approach to a global stage. We continually set the standard for beauty, crafting exceptional product lines for brands worldwide. As one of the largest suppliers in the cosmetics industry, we are a leading force in the research, development, and production of beauty products, shaping the future of the industry with every season.

$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

The Senior Chemist, Applied Research is responsible for all technical activities related to new/existing formulation, innovation and 1st production scale‑up of new formulations in Congers, NY.

• Lead the formulation and development of innovative colored cosmetic products—including emulsions, anhydrous systems, and powders—while driving line extensions, reformulations, and technical improvements across multiple categories.
• Guide and mentor technicians and junior chemists, ensuring technical accuracy, clear direction, and timely execution of laboratory activities.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new formulation technologies and raw materials to meet project goals, balancing cost, regulatory requirements, performance, and client restrictions.
• Act as a technical partner to clients, providing support through meetings, presentations, troubleshooting, and collaborative development sessions.
• Work hands‑on with customers when necessary to achieve targeted aesthetics, texture, shade, and performance across assigned projects.
• Continuously research and evaluate new trends, materials, processing techniques, and innovation opportunities to strengthen the company’s competitive edge.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Marketing, Manufacturing, QA, Regulatory, Packaging, and global R&D teams, as well as external raw material suppliers, to support seamless project execution.
• Evaluate preliminary stability, conduct formula adjustments, and document testing results for new and existing formulations.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects in a high‑speed, deadline‑driven environment, providing updated timelines, risks, and progress reports to leadership.
• Perform all formula creation, changes, and documentation in DEVEX, following all internal SOPs and development guidelines.
• Utilize BPM for accurate communication and reporting on project status, testing results, and development decisions.
• Partner with Corporate Applied Research to align on global standards, share technical learnings, and support worldwide harmonization of processes and formulation knowledge.
• Support technical transfer activities for both commercialized and pre‑commercial formulations, ensuring readiness for scale‑up and production.
• Maintain organized, timely documentation of laboratory activities and review progress regularly with the direct supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Scientific Discipline such as Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or related field.
• Strong understanding of cosmetic formulation science, with emphasis on powder technology (e.g., pigments, binders, dispersions, powders processing).
• Working knowledge of emulsion and anhydrous formulation principles.
• Familiarity with raw materials, GLPs, GMPs, FDA guidelines, global regulatory requirements, and color cosmetics technologies.
• 2–4 years of hands‑on experience in cosmetic formulation, preferably including emulsions, anhydrous and powder formulations.
• Proven ability to thrive in a rapid, deadline‑driven environment, frequently adjusting priorities based on client needs or internal shifts.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
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