Cosmetics Formulation Scientist — Innovation & Quality

Jobtailor; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Texas is seeking a laboratory chemist to advance cosmetic formulations and quality control. You will blend and test products, develop manufacturing instructions, and monitor batches to ensure compliance with Sunrider specifications.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, record-keeping, and collaboration with management. The position requires a science degree and practical experience in cosmetics formulation, with strong analytical and communication skills for reporting findings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline and 2+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent mix
• Thorough knowledge of compounding techniques and ingredients
• Cosmetics formulation experience
• Ability to read and interpret scientific literature, journals, regulations
• Ability to write reports, procedures, and manuals
• Ability to present information to management and staff

Responsibilities

• Blend routine and non-routine chemical agents to develop new products or improve existing products
• Evaluate and test products for conformance to goals and quality-control standards
• Monitor production batches and new and existing products
• Participate in blending, mixing, homogenization, and short-term stability evaluations
• Develop manufacturing instructions and oversee pilot-manufactured batches
• Investigate new sources for raw materials
• Aid in developing testing specifications for materials and finished goods
• Help develop and validate new or improved processes by evaluating material uniformity
• Maintain laboratory records per regulations and manufacturing requirements
• Interpret laboratory results and report activities to management
• Stay current with industry trends
• Participate in vendor qualifications through packaging and ingredient evaluation
• Perform quality-control tests in Cosmetics Department and processing
• Record test data using statistical quality-control procedures
• Evaluate data and write reports validating or identifying deviations
• Audit batch records and maintain Cosmetic Lab records
• Recommend modifications to quality or production standards
• Analyze products using viscosity, pH, moisture, and other analyses
• Adjust batches when necessary and approve or reject products per Sunrider specs
• No supervisory responsibilities

Skills

Cosmetic Formulation

Statistical Quality Control

Laboratory Techniques

Data Analysis

Report Writing

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Cosmetic Lab Equipment

Database Software

Spreadsheet Software

Word Processing Software

Job description

Jobtailor in Texas is seeking a laboratory chemist to advance cosmetic formulations and quality control. You will blend and test products, develop manufacturing instructions, and monitor batches to ensure compliance with Sunrider specifications.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, record-keeping, and collaboration with management. The position requires a science degree and practical experience in cosmetics formulation, with strong analytical and communication skills for reporting findings