Formulation Chemist

Beacon Hill; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Life Sciences is seeking a Formulation Chemist to support product development and innovation within a dynamic R&D environment. You will design, improve, and evaluate formulated products across liquids, aerosols, or solid formats, and work with cross-functional teams to bring new products to market.

Responsibilities include developing formulations, performing GLP-compliant tests, analyzing results, and preparing technical reports to guide decisions and product positioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field.
• 3–5 years in product development, formulation, or applied laboratory work.
• Experience with formulated products in consumer goods, coatings, personal care or related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine product formulations to meet performance, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Support new product initiatives through experimentation, iteration, and technical input.
• Evaluate and enhance existing products to improve performance, cost, or manufacturability.
• Collaborate with internal teams to move products from concept through commercialization.

Skills

Formulation science

GLP

Lab operations

Problem solving

Communication

Software tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview

Beacon Hill Life Sciences seeking a Formulation Chemist to support product development and innovation efforts within a dynamic R&D environment. This individual will contribute to the design, improvement, and evaluation of formulated products, working across a variety of physical delivery systems (e.g., liquids, aerosols, or solid formats).

This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to develop new products, enhance existing formulations, and address manufacturing or performance-related challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Formulation & Development

• Develop and refine product formulations to meet performance, quality, and regulatory requirements


• Support new product initiatives through experimentation, iteration, and technical input


• Evaluate and enhance existing products to improve performance, cost, or manufacturability


• Collaborate with internal teams to move products from concept through commercialization

Laboratory Work & Testing

• Execute laboratory experiments in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)


• Conduct studies to assess product stability, performance, and overall quality


• Monitor stability over time to ensure consistency and shelf-life expectations are met


• Investigate and resolve formulation or process-related issues

Data & Technical Reporting

• Analyze experimental results and translate findings into actionable insights


• Prepare clear, concise technical reports and summaries for internal stakeholders


• Communicate results effectively to support decision-making and product positioning

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and detailed lab notebooks for all experimental work


• Enter and manage data within internal systems and databases


• Ensure documentation aligns with internal quality standards and regulatory expectations

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of formulation science, including ingredient functionality and interactions


• Familiarity with laboratory operations, instrumentation, and safety practices


• Experience working in regulated environments and following standardized procedures (GLP preferred)

Professional Skills

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities


• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities


• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal


• Proficiency with common software tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)


• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team setting

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline


• 3–5 years of experience in product development, formulation, or applied laboratory work


• Experience working with formulated products in any industry (e.g., consumer goods, specialty chemicals, coatings, personal care, food, etc.) is preferred