Cosmetics R&D Assistant — Data & Materials

TA Resources LLC; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

TA Resources LLC is seeking an R&D Assistant for our client in Lake Forest, IL. This full-time office role supports R&D, regulatory, and suppliers to maintain databases, literature, and documentation for cosmetic products.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Cosmetic Science or related field, strong Excel/Office skills, and excellent communication. Experience in cosmetics/contract manufacturing is preferred, with ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in cosmetics industry or related field.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects.
• Good written and verbal communication; able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Work with R&D, Regulatory and vendors to maintain R&D databases and documentation.
• Build relationships with raw material suppliers and manage inventory for efficiencies.
• Support customers with raw material research, formula updates, and regulatory docs.
• Maintain electronic formula data and BOMs; coordinate with departments for sign-offs.
• Research trends and ingredients to support new development.
• Identify alternate suppliers for cost savings or dual sourcing.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Cosmetic Science

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

TA Resources LLC is seeking an R&D Assistant for our client in Lake Forest, IL. This full-time office role supports R&D, regulatory, and suppliers to maintain databases, literature, and documentation for cosmetic products.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Cosmetic Science or related field, strong Excel/Office skills, and excellent communication. Experience in cosmetics/contract manufacturing is preferred, with ability to manage multiple projects.