Cosmetics Formulation Chemist: Onsite Skin Care & Color

Clariant; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Annual bonus

Job summary

Clariant is seeking a Formulation Chemist – Cosmetics & Skin Care in New Providence, NJ. The role focuses on hands-on development of cosmetic formulations, including skin care products, with emphasis on prototypes, testing, stability, and documentation.

You will work with the Regional Formulation Manager and technical teams to advance projects across skin care, hair care, sun care, and color cosmetics. Onsite, full-time position with competitive salary, PTO, and annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on laboratory experience developing cosmetic formulations, including skin care products.
• Prepare prototypes, conduct laboratory testing and stability evaluations.
• Maintain formulation records and support technical investigations.
• Collaborate with formulation scientists and technical teams on project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support development and customization of cosmetic formulations across skin care, hair care, sun care, and color cosmetics.
• Prepare laboratory batches and prototypes for formulation development and customer projects.
• Evaluate raw materials, ingredient functionality and processing parameters.
• Conduct laboratory investigations and product optimization activities with proper documentation.
• Initiate and maintain stability studies per procedures including sample prep and data collection.
• Maintain accurate formulation records, notebooks, and project documentation in designated systems.
• Support prototypes, technical materials, and demonstrations for internal/external activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet project objectives and development timelines.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, inventory, and consumables for an organized workspace.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements; contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Cosmetics formulation

Laboratory experience

Stability studies

Documentation

Team collaboration

Job description

Clariant is seeking a Formulation Chemist – Cosmetics & Skin Care in New Providence, NJ. The role focuses on hands-on development of cosmetic formulations, including skin care products, with emphasis on prototypes, testing, stability, and documentation.

You will work with the Regional Formulation Manager and technical teams to advance projects across skin care, hair care, sun care, and color cosmetics. Onsite, full-time position with competitive salary, PTO, and annual bonus.