Cosmetic Chemist

Miami Growth Machine; Miami (FL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MGM in Miami seeks a Sr Cosmetic Chemist to lead our in-house lab, developing new formulations and improving existing ones for private labeling. You will work closely with startup clients to translate their vision into high-quality cosmetic products, ensuring safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance in every project.

This role requires 3+ years of experience in personal care formulas, a chemistry degree, and fluency in English; Spanish is a plus.

Formación

• 3+ years' experience formulating personal care and beauty products.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Create innovative formulas per customer requirements.
• Work on skincare, haircare and fragrance cosmetics.
• Evaluate and improve formulations using Cosmetri.
• Oversee facilities, equipment and lab records.
• Perform stability and compatibility testing for shelf-life.
• Collaborate with production to schedule manufacturing using Cosmetri.

Conocimientos

Cosmetic formulation

Cosmetri software

Quality assurance

Regulatory knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Herramientas

Cosmetri

Descripción del empleo

Job Description MGM is seeking a Sr Cosmetic Chemist to join our in-house lab, providing technical support to our startup customers, including developing new product formulations, and improving or troubleshooting existing ones. As a Cosmetic Chemist in our private labeling facility, you will be responsible for managing the laboratory operations and ensuring the development and production of safe, effective, and high-quality cosmetic products. You will work closely with our clients to understand their specific requirements and translate their vision into exceptional finished products. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of cosmetic science, formulation techniques, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Create innovative formulas/products according to customer requirements, working with creative startup founders and our MGM team.
• Skincare, haircare and fragrance cosmetics.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations for improving formulations as needed using Cosmetri formulation software
• Oversee technical facilities and equipment, as well as written records of all work performed on behalf of the company.
• Responsible for quality assurance process. Perform stability and compatibility testing to ensure product quality and shelf-life.
• Demonstrated ability to develop products from inception to market realization.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about formulating and troubleshooting products.
• Work in collaboration with production teams to schedule production using our Cosmetri software system

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience formulating products within the personal care and beauty product categories.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Working Conditions

• Office and manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Frequent communication with production, shipping, and inventory staff.
• May require standing, walking, or light lifting depending on production setting.

Full-Time position, 40 hours a week.