R&D Formulation Chemist

Description

Job Title: R&D Formulation Chemist
Location: Lakewood, NJ 08701
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Join Our Team:
At Accupac, we are Makers. From formulation to manufacturing, we serve the most trusted brands in the beauty and personal care industries with a wide range of cosmetics, over-the-counter and medical devices across skincare, haircare, oral care, and healthcare products.

But beyond that, we make a difference. We make a difference in the lives of our people, we make a difference in the community around us, we make a difference in the health of our planet for a better, brighter, more beautiful future for all.

We value creative, detail-oriented professionals who thrive in a collaborative lab environment and bring scientific curiosity to product development. As a Formulation Chemist, you'll contribute to the innovation and optimization of personal care, oral care, and OTC drug products by developing new formulations, executing experiments, and ensuring product stability and performance.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Salary Range: $58,000.00 - $85,000.00
• Bonus: Exempt employees are eligible for a bonus in accordance with Accupac's Bonus Plan

o The posted job may span more than one career level. The final offer, including level and pay, will be determined based on a variety of factors such as the candidate's relevant job and industry experience, education, knowledge, skills, geographic location, and abilities. Internal equity and alignment with market data will also be considered. We are committed to providing fair and competitive compensation based on each candidate's qualifications and fit for the role.

• Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

o Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

o Health Savings Account

o Life Insurance with Optional Supplemental Plan

o Pet Insurance

o Short-Term Paid Disability

o 401(k) Retirement Plan with Vested Company Match Contribution

o Paid Time Off (PTO)

o 10 Paid Holidays

o Health Advocacy Programs

• Career Growth

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and support commercialization of new formulas for personal care, oral care, and OTC drug products
• Identify suitable raw materials and technologies for formulation development
• Compound experimental batches and conduct formulation testing and stability studies
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and troubleshoot minor instrumentation issues
• Record and analyze lab data, maintain accurate notebooks, and use company software
• Refine formulations to meet customer specifications and resolve stability issues
• Support lab organization, inventory management, and raw material tracking
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support customer-facing communications

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related science
• 2+ years of progressive laboratory experience (including internships, co-ops, or college research); formulation experience in cosmetics, personal care, or OTC is a plus
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and formulation techniques
• Strong ability to design experiments, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and document work in compliance with standards
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including cross-functional collaboration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and general lab systems
• Must meet physical requirements: lift/carry up to 40 lbs, stand for long periods, and possess color vision

Ready to Apply?
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Required Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related science
• 2+ years of progressive laboratory experience (including internships, co-ops, or college research); formulation experience in cosmetics, personal care, or OTC is a plus
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and formulation techniques
• Strong ability to design experiments, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and document work in compliance with standards
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including cross-functional collaboration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and general lab systems
• Must meet physical requirements: lift/carry up to 40 lbs, stand for long periods, and possess color vision