Chemist - Cosmetics & Skincare (Junior Level)
Reports to: Director of Color & Innovation
Department: R&D - Color Responsibility Summary: The Chemist will be responsible for analyzing batches, measuring physical parameters such as Viscosity, pH, and Density, interacting with vendors, documenting, collaborating with supervisor, and entering formulation. Responsibilities:
The Chemist is responsible for supporting the company's business events through a variety of tasks, including:
- Maintain a lab note book.
- Make batches.
- Create ingredient qualitative and quantitative list.
- Check next day specification from previous day batch.
- Follow up with on-going stabilities.
- Communicate with raw material vendors.
- Attend in-house vendor presentations.
- Enter formulation into the company formulator.
- Review results with supervisor.
- Analyze lab batch measuring physical parameters: Viscosity, pH, and Density.
- Assist in the formulation and development of innovative skin care and color cosmetic products, including line extensions and product improvements.
- Support in color matching and formulation adjustments.
- Support compliance with color regulations and internal quality standards.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper organization of raw materials and samples.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (or Biology that has had chemistry and organic chemistry classes).
- 2- 5 years of experience in R&D, formulation, emulsions, and other forms of color product formulations.
- Well organized and highly detail oriented.
- Must work well with others and communicate effectively.
- Strong understanding of cosmetic raw materials, formulation principles, production equipment.
- Strong color matching skills.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 10-15 pounds.
Compensation & Benefits:
The approximate pay range for this position is $60,000 - $68,000. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Special Paid Leave for employees’ personal events
- Company Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Year-End Gift
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