Cosmetics Formulation Scientist – Skin Care Pro (Onsite NJ)

Clariant; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances

Paid Holidays

PTO time with a carry‑over benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

EAP Program

Spending and Savings Accounts

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Online discount Mall

Auto/Home Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Plan

Job summary

Clariant, a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, is seeking a Formulation Chemist – Cosmetics & Skin Care to join Lucas Meyer Cosmetics in New Providence, New Jersey. The role requires hands-on laboratory experience developing cosmetic formulations, including skin care products, and offers opportunities to work on skin care, hair care, sun care, and color cosmetics projects.

This is a full-time, onsite position based in New Providence, NJ, with competitive salary, PTO, and an annual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years hands-on experience in a cosmetic formulation laboratory, with direct skin care experience.
• Knowledge of cosmetic formulation principles, including emulsions, gels, gel-creams, material functionality, stability testing.
• Strong lab, documentation, and organizational skills to support multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support development and customization of cosmetic formulations for skin care, hair care, sun care, and color cosmetics under the Regional Formulation Manager.
• Prepare laboratory batches and prototypes to support development, ingredient evaluations, and customer projects.
• Evaluate raw materials, ingredient functionality, processing parameters, and product performance.
• Conduct investigations, troubleshooting, and optimization while documenting observations.
• Initiate and maintain stability studies with sample prep, tracking and data collection.
• Maintain formulation records, notebooks, stability data, and project documentation.
• Prepare prototypes, technical materials, and demonstrations for internal and external activities.
• Collaborate with formulation scientists and stakeholders to support objectives.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory for an organized lab.
• Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while contributing to continuous improvement.

Skills

cosmetic formulation

laboratory testing

stability testing

documentation

emulsions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related

Job description

Clariant, a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, is seeking a Formulation Chemist – Cosmetics & Skin Care to join Lucas Meyer Cosmetics in New Providence, New Jersey. The role requires hands-on laboratory experience developing cosmetic formulations, including skin care products, and offers opportunities to work on skin care, hair care, sun care, and color cosmetics projects.

This is a full-time, onsite position based in New Providence, NJ, with competitive salary, PTO, and an annual