Cosmetics R&D Formulation Chemist

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Accupac, a leader in beauty and personal care, is seeking a R&D Formulation Chemist in Mainland, PA. You will design, develop, and support on-time commercialization of new personal care, oral care, and OTC drug products.

We value hands-on experience with lab instrumentation, material science, and stability testing. A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science is required, with 2+ years in a lab setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or related science.
• 2+ years of progressive laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience with cosmetics or OTC formulation is a plus.
• Experience with instrumental chemistry hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, execute, and support on-time commercialization of new personal care, oral care, and OTC drug products.
• Identify raw materials and technologies suitable for product development work.
• Set up and run experiments in the lab and use instrumentation to analyze samples.
• Manage and conduct stability testing.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment.
• Calibrate, clean, and troubleshoot lab instrumentation.
• Develop and refine formulas per customer briefs and resolve stability issues.
• Enter testing data and use company software programs.
• Assist with lab programs and raw material inventory and maintain lab cleanliness.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

2+ years lab experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biochemistry/biology

Job description

Accupac, a leader in beauty and personal care, is seeking a R&D Formulation Chemist in Mainland, PA. You will design, develop, and support on-time commercialization of new personal care, oral care, and OTC drug products.

We value hands-on experience with lab instrumentation, material science, and stability testing. A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science is required, with 2+ years in a lab setting.