Associate Chemist

Beauty Quest Group; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Beauty Quest Group is seeking an Associate Chemist to support development of hair care and other personal care products in Illinois. This role offers hands-on formulation experience and an opportunity to contribute fresh ideas to growing product lines.

You will formulate, test, and refine formulas, collaborate with Production and Quality, and ensure compliance with cGMP standards while advancing your career in cosmetics science.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care or cosmetics formulation preferred.
• Foundational understanding of emulsions, surfactants, polymers, and film formers.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a team.
• Creative, self-motivated, and able to think creatively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Formulating, researching, testing, and troubleshooting for development and stability of new and existing personal care products.
• Developing new formulas from scratch and reformulating existing products.
• Researching and utilizing new raw materials for formulas.
• Managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with Production, Quality, and other stakeholders throughout product development.
• Maintaining compliance with cGMP standards and safety protocols.

Skills

Emulsions & surfactants

Polymers & film formers

Preservative systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Chemistry or related field

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a motivated chemist looking to build a career in personal care formulation. The Associate Chemist will support the development of hair care products (shampoo, conditioners, gels), foundations, lotions, sunscreens, and other personal care products, gaining hands‑on experience while contributing fresh ideas to the growth of the company.

Responsibilities

• Formulating, researching, testing, and troubleshooting for the development and stability of new and existing personal care products
• Developing new formulas from scratch and reformulating existing products
• Researching and utilizing new raw materials for formulas
• Managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with Production, Quality, and other stakeholders throughout product development
• Maintaining compliance with cGMP standards and safety protocols

Qualifications for the Associate Chemist

• Prior experience in personal care or cosmetics formulation is preferred, but candidates with relevant coursework, internships, or research experience are also encouraged to apply
• Foundational understanding of emulsions, surfactant chemistry, polymers and film formers, and preservative systems
• Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to learn and grow within a team environment
• Creative, self‑motivated, and eager to think outside the box in a fast‑paced environment

Education Requirements

B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field

This role does not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

The salary for this position is up to $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

No agencies or third‑party recruiters, please.