Cosmetic Chemist: QC & Stability

ManpowerGroup; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Area

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Chemist for our client in Clark, NJ, a leader in cosmetics. You will join the Quality Control Department supporting the Cosmetic Characterization team and help ensure product integrity through rigorous physicochemical testing.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience or a QC/Physical Measurements certification, strong data management skills, and proficiency with Windows and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or QC/Physical Measurements certification.
• Technical research experience in a laboratory setting.
• Strong foundation in math and science principles.
• Methodical and organized approach to testing and documentation.
• Proficiency with Windows OS and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Physicochemical characterization of haircare and cosmetic products following defined protocols and quality criteria.
• Perform stability studies and physicochemical measurements across various cosmetic formats.
• Maintain full traceability from sample intake to data delivery, ensuring accurate documentation and version control.
• Update databases, monitor stability records, and identify anomalies or trends.
• Contribute to workflow improvements by proposing testing and data handling enhancements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Optimization mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree or QC/Physical Measurements certification

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Outlook/Teams

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Chemist for our client in Clark, NJ, a leader in cosmetics. You will join the Quality Control Department supporting the Cosmetic Characterization team and help ensure product integrity through rigorous physicochemical testing.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience or a QC/Physical Measurements certification, strong data management skills, and proficiency with Windows and MS Office.