Chemist - Formulation

Collabera Inc.; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Collabera Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced Chemist III to support formulation development for topical cosmetics and OTC skincare within a fast-paced product development environment.

You will collaborate with staff scientists and cross-functional teams, support laboratory operations, stability studies, analytical testing, and pilot and scale-up activities, while maintaining thorough documentation. This 24-month contract emphasizes strong organization, communication, and ability to manage

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of topical cosmetic/OTC formulation development experience.
• Experience with GLP and GMP requirements.
• Hands-on use of topical formulation lab equipment.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute formulation development projects for topical cosmetic and OTC skincare products in collaboration with product development scientists.
• Manufacture and evaluate topical cosmetic and OTC formulations using established laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, databases, and formulation development documentation.
• Manage raw material inventories and coordinate with vendors to support formulation development activities.
• Conduct stability studies and perform analytical testing to evaluate formulation performance and product quality.
• Support pilot and scale up activities associated with formulation development and process optimization.
• Maintain laboratory organization and ensure appropriate handling of materials, samples, and documentation.
• Manage multiple formulation development projects while meeting project timelines and priorities.

Skills

Formulation development

Documentation

Analytical testing

GLP/GMP knowledge

Laboratory teamwork

Job description

Client Industry: Pharmaceutial
Duration: 24 months contract with possibility of extension

Job Summary:

Seeking an experienced Chemist to support formulation development projects within a fast paced product development environment. The role will focus on developing and manufacturing topical cosmetic and OTC skincare formulations. The position will collaborate closely with staff scientists and cross functional product development teams. The successful candidate will support laboratory operations, stability studies, analytical testing, and pilot and scale up activities. Strong documentation, organization, communication, and laboratory skills are essential for success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute formulation development projects for topical cosmetic and OTC skincare products in collaboration with product development scientists.
• Manufacture and evaluate topical cosmetic and OTC formulations using established laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, databases, and formulation development documentation.
• Manage raw material inventories and coordinate with vendors to support formulation development activities.
• Conduct stability studies and perform analytical testing to evaluate formulation performance and product quality.
• Support pilot and scale up activities associated with formulation development and process optimization.
• Maintain laboratory organization and ensure appropriate handling of materials, samples, and documentation.
• Manage multiple formulation development projects while meeting project timelines and priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in topical cosmetic or OTC formulation development for Chemist III level.
• Working knowledge of topical cosmetic and OTC laboratory methods.
• Familiarity with GLP and GMP requirements.
• Hands on experience operating laboratory equipment used for topical cosmetic or OTC formulation development.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting pilot and scale up activities.
• Experience working with formulation development teams in a regulated product development environment.
• Experience managing raw material inventories and vendor relationships.

Benefits:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)