Formulation Chemist Hair Color & Personal Care R&D

Rose International; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose International is seeking a Formulation Chemist for Hair Color & Personal Care R&D in Darien, CT. This short-term onsite role focuses on developing hair color products, conducting stability tests, and documenting results.

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field required, with 4+ years in a lab setting using batching equipment, pH meters, and viscometers. Strong Excel/data management and experience with consumer products are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and positive attitude.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Quick learner.
• Strong data management skills, including Excel.
• Ability to lift bulk materials.
• Ability to fill consumer laboratory samples.
• Ability to prepare hair tresses with application of consumer products.
• Ability to follow cGMP practices.

Responsibilities

• Make hair color laboratory batches.
• Conduct product stability testing.
• Evaluate color performance.
• Record and report results.
• Use laboratory equipment such as batching equipment, pH meters, and viscometers.
• Interact with raw material suppliers.
• Fill consumer laboratory samples.
• Prepare hair tresses with application of consumer products.
• Follow cGMP practices.
• Assist in the maintenance of laboratory raw materials, glassware, supplies, and waste.
• Communicate formulation stability and efficacy results.

Skills

Analytical Skills

MS Excel

Problem Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Date Posted: 09/21/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 507817

Industry: Consumer Goods

Job Title: Formulation Chemist Hair Color & Personal Care R&D

Job Location: Darien, CT, USA, 06820

Work Model: Onsite

Shift: 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 10

Min Hourly Rate($): 40.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 40.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Analytical Skills, MS Excel, Problem Management

Experience Desired: Experience with laboratory equipment such as batching equipment, pH meters, and viscometers (4 yrs); Experience in Hair Color/Care or Consumer Products formulation (4 yrs); Experience with Microsoft applications and strong Excel/data management (4+ yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

Job Description

Required Education

• Bachelor's in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Strong problem-solving skills and positive attitude
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Quick learner
• Strong data management skills, including Excel
• Ability to lift bulk materials
• Ability to fill consumer laboratory samples
• Ability to prepare hair tresses with application of consumer products
• Ability to follow cGMP practices

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Prior experience in Hair Color/Care or Consumer Products formulation
• Experience with laboratory equipment such as batching equipment, pH meters, and viscometers
• Experience interacting with raw material suppliers
• Experience with Microsoft applications

Short-Term Temporary Position Overview

• Short-term temporary, onsite laboratory position supporting hair color product development and evaluation
• Responsible for successfully making hair color laboratory batches, conducting product stability testing, evaluating color performance, and recording and reporting results
• Work includes laboratory sample preparation, preparation of hair tresses with application of consumer products, and evaluation of product performance
• Requires experience or familiarity with laboratory equipment such as batching equipment, pH meters, and viscometers
• Supports formulation stability and efficacy evaluation and communicates results
• Includes maintenance of laboratory raw materials, glassware, supplies, and waste
• Requires adherence to cGMP practices and the ability to lift bulk materials

Job Duties

• Make hair color laboratory batches
• Conduct product stability testing
• Evaluate color performance
• Record and report results
• Use laboratory equipment such as batching equipment, pH meters, and viscometers
• Interact with raw material suppliers
• Fill consumer laboratory samples
• Prepare hair tresses with application of consumer products
• Follow cGMP practices
• Assist in the maintenance of laboratory raw materials, glassware, supplies, and waste
• Communicate formulation stability and efficacy results
• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).