Senior Research and Development Formulation Chemist

Senior Research and Development Formulation Chemist

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

This role sits at the center of skin care and cosmetic product innovation and execution. You will formulate topical products that move from concept through scale‑up and into production. Your work will directly impact product quality, performance, and consumer experience across a growing skin care and cosmetics portfolio. You will partner closely with internal teams and customers and play a visible role in bringing new formulations to market.

• You will formulate skin care and cosmetic products based on customer, regulatory, and business requirements.
• You will create bench samples and document formulas, procedures, and results with precision.
• You will maintain detailed lab notebooks and prepare clear manufacturing mixing instructions for topical formulations.
• You will create and maintain INCI lists and technical documentation specific to cosmetic products.
• You will participate in customer calls and translate product concepts and performance needs into workable skin care formulations.
• You will support pilot and production batches and troubleshoot formulation or process challenges.
• You will serve as a subject matter expert for skin care and cosmetic formulations across cross‑functional teams.
• You will research and evaluate new cosmetic raw materials, actives, and emerging formulation technologies.
• You will measure and interpret organoleptic properties such as texture, appearance, and sensorial feel to ensure product quality and consistency.

• You communicate clearly and document your work thoroughly.
• You manage multiple projects with strong organization and follow‑through.
• You collaborate well across teams while bringing deep formulation expertise to the table.
• You take ownership of your work and move projects forward with minimal supervision.
• You balance creativity with discipline in a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Three to five years of hands‑on experience formulating skin care and cosmetic products.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Solid lab reporting and formulation documentation practices.
• Experience working with lab protocols and GMP standards in a cosmetic or personal care environment.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Familiarity with FDA cosmetic regulations and quality control best practices is a plus.

You will work in a close‑knit, accountable environment where quality matters and contributions are visible. The company invests in its people and supports ongoing learning, training, and professional growth. Leadership values teamwork, ownership, and doing things the right way. Growth is steady and intentional, creating both stability and opportunity.

The organization is scaling and focused on reaching the next level of product development and execution. This role plays a key part in supporting growth, improving formulation capabilities, and strengthening the R&D function at a critical stage.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options to fit different needs.
• Health Savings Account options for eligible plans.
• Paid parental leave following birth, adoption, or foster placement.
• Generous paid time off program that increases with tenure.
• Paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and Pioneer Day.
• Access to employee assistance and wellness resources.

You will be joining a stable organization with clear policies, strong safety standards, and a commitment to ethical, compliant operations. The company values professionalism, accountability, and doing things the right way.

The company invests in its people and supports long‑term growth. Employees are encouraged to develop their skills, take ownership of their work, and build lasting careers, not short‑term roles.

The work environment is collaborative, respectful, and team‑oriented. Employees are trusted to deliver results, communicate openly, and support one another. Leadership values accountability, learning from mistakes, and recognizing wins as a team.

Immediate

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Science and Research

Personal Care Product Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Wellness and Fitness Services