Berkeley Cosmetic Formulation Scientist – On-Site

Jobvite, Inc.; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Rodan + Fields in Berkeley, California is seeking a Formulation Chemist to join the Research & Development team for OTC and cosmetic skincare formulation. The role involves hands-on bench work, prototype development, stability testing, troubleshooting, and meticulous documentation.

The successful candidate will translate product objectives into high-quality lab prototypes, manage multiple projects, and stay current with cosmetic ingredients, processing methods, and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• Strong cosmetic formulation knowledge and bench skills.
• Detail-oriented with robust documentation discipline.
• Ability to translate product objectives into lab prototypes and communicate results.

Responsibilities

• Develop OTC and cosmetic skincare formulations, including lab batches and prototypes.
• Design and execute formulation experiments and stability studies.
• Maintain comprehensive notebooks, records, and specifications.
• Enter formulations into formulation software and track lifecycle of materials.
• Troubleshoot formulation, processing, and stability issues with sound scientific judgment.

Skills

Cosmetic formulation

Laboratory techniques

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related

5+ years related experience

Job description

Rodan + Fields in Berkeley, California is seeking a Formulation Chemist to join the Research & Development team for OTC and cosmetic skincare formulation. The role involves hands-on bench work, prototype development, stability testing, troubleshooting, and meticulous documentation.

The successful candidate will translate product objectives into high-quality lab prototypes, manage multiple projects, and stay current with cosmetic ingredients, processing methods, and regulatory considerations.