R&D Senior Chemist - Skincare/Color
Reports to: Chief Scientific Officer
Department: R&D – Skincare Responsibility Summary: The Sr. Chemist is responsible for leading the development of innovative skincare formulations while supporting business and client needs. This role oversees product development from concept through scale-up, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements (including OTC and color), and provides technical leadership by mentoring junior chemists. The position also involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and customers, evaluation of new materials and technologies, and support within both laboratory and production environments to ensure high-quality, market-ready products. Responsibilities :
The Sr. Chemist is responsible for supporting the company's business events through a variety of tasks, including:
- Formulate and facilitate development of innovative skin care products, line extensions, and product improvements.
- Supervise, mentor, teach, and lead junior chemists in skincare cosmetics formulation.
- Proactively scan and research new concepts, materials, technical opportunities and partnerships.
- Work in the production environment whenever necessary.
- Work with project managers/customers to develop the product forms and shade palettes they expect.
- Understand and comply with color regulations.
- Developing stability protocols for skincare products and monitor product stability.
- Advise on lab equipment needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
- BS in Chemistry or higher in a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years in developing R&D skin care formulations.
- Must have experience in OTC product development.
- SPF and color formulation experience is preferred.
- Strong understanding of formulations and scale-up.
- Have good understanding of production equipment and their uses.
- Have a good understanding of the raw materials used in skincare cosmetics.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 10-15 pounds.
The approximate pay range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities.
The benefit package includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
- PTO
- Special Paid Leave for employees’ personal events
- Company Paid Holidays
- 401(k) employer match
- Year-End G
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