Cosmetic Chemist

FACE FOUNDRIÉ; Town of Osceola (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short Term Disability

401(k)

Discounts on Services & Products

Job summary

FACE FOUNDRIÉ is seeking an experienced Cosmetic Chemist to lead formulation development and product testing as a founding member of our lab team. You will drive concept-to-production-ready formulas ensuring safety, efficacy and consistency across skincare lines.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in cosmetic formulation, strong GMP/FDA knowledge, and the ability to scale from bench to production while collaborating with packaging and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cosmetic or personal care product formulation.
• Working knowledge of GMP and FDA cosmetic regulations.
• Experience with skincare formulations (facials, serums, treatments).
• Familiarity with stability and compatibility testing protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and brand teams.
• Comfortable working in a startup, build-from-scratch environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and refine cosmetic and skincare formulations (facial treatments, serums, cleansers, masks).
• Conduct stability testing, compatibility testing and quality assurance on all formulations.
• Ensure compliance with FDA cosmetic regulations, GMP standards and state licensing requirements.
• Source and evaluate raw materials, ingredients and suppliers.
• Scale formulations from bench-top to full production batches.
• Collaborate with packaging and manufacturing teams to ensure formula integrity through production.
• Maintain detailed documentation including formulation records, batch records and safety data sheets.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to formulation or ingredient performance.
• Stay current on skincare ingredient trends and regulatory changes.
• Support new product development timelines in partnership with leadership.

Job description

About FACE FOUNDRIÉ

At FACE FOUNDRIÉ, we're not just redefining skincare; we're redefining how you experience it.

FACE FOUNDRIÉ is a cutting edge, inclusive facial bar specializing in all things face; facials, lashes, brows and skincare. We're setting the new standard in the growing $9 billion skincare services industry with a vision to establish an unparalleled presence across the nation. Our goal is to provide efficient and effective services in a modern, open concept, meeting clients wherever they are in their skincare journey. What sets FACE FOUNDRIÉ apart is our commitment to delivering innovative and effective cutting-edge services. We’ve been featured in FORBES, Entrepreneur, Marie Claire, and have performed over 360,000+ services in the last year. The brand currently has 85+ locations open and is continuing to expand nationwide.

FACE FOUNDRIÉ is seeking individuals that are passionate about skincare, driven by innovation, and eager to be part of a company that is making a positive impact in the skincare industry. Join us as we continue to redefine the skincare industry because we believe when you feel good, you do good.

Position Summary

We're seeking an experienced Cosmetic Chemist to lead formulation development, product testing and quality control as a founding member of our lab team. This role will be central to building our product line, from concept through to production-ready formulas, ensuring every product meets the highest standards of safety, efficacy and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test and refine cosmetic and skincare formulations (facial treatments, serums, cleansers, masks and related product lines)
• Conduct stability testing, compatibility testing and quality assurance on all formulations
• Ensure compliance with FDA cosmetic regulations, GMP standards and relevant state licensing requirements
• Source and evaluate raw materials, ingredients and suppliers
• Scale formulations from bench-top to full production batches
• Collaborate with packaging and manufacturing teams to ensure formula integrity through production
• Maintain detailed documentation including formulation records, batch records and safety data sheets
• Troubleshoot production issues related to formulation or ingredient performance
• Stay current on skincare ingredient trends, regulatory changes and industry innovation
• Support new product development timelines in partnership with leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of experience in cosmetic or personal care product formulation
• Working knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and FDA cosmetic regulations
• Experience with skincare-specific formulations (facials, serums, treatments) strongly preferred
• Familiarity with stability and compatibility testing protocols
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and brand teams
• Comfortable working in a startup, build-from-scratch environment

Location

Must be able to commute to corporate office in Eden Prairie, MN at least 1x month

Preferred

• Experience scaling formulations from R&D to commercial production
• Existing relationships with raw material suppliers and ingredient houses
• Experience in a private label or contract manufacturing setting

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Discount of Services and Products