Formulation Chemist – Topical Cosmetics & OTC (Contract)

Collabera Inc.; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Collabera Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced Chemist III to support formulation development for topical cosmetics and OTC skincare within a fast-paced product development environment.

You will collaborate with staff scientists and cross-functional teams, support laboratory operations, stability studies, analytical testing, and pilot and scale-up activities, while maintaining thorough documentation. This 24-month contract emphasizes strong organization, communication, and ability to manage

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of topical cosmetic/OTC formulation development experience.
• Experience with GLP and GMP requirements.
• Hands-on use of topical formulation lab equipment.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute formulation development projects for topical cosmetic and OTC skincare products in collaboration with product development scientists.
• Manufacture and evaluate topical cosmetic and OTC formulations using established laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, databases, and formulation development documentation.
• Manage raw material inventories and coordinate with vendors to support formulation development activities.
• Conduct stability studies and perform analytical testing to evaluate formulation performance and product quality.
• Support pilot and scale up activities associated with formulation development and process optimization.
• Maintain laboratory organization and ensure appropriate handling of materials, samples, and documentation.
• Manage multiple formulation development projects while meeting project timelines and priorities.

Skills

Formulation development

Documentation

Analytical testing

GLP/GMP knowledge

Laboratory teamwork

Job description

Collabera Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced Chemist III to support formulation development for topical cosmetics and OTC skincare within a fast-paced product development environment.

You will collaborate with staff scientists and cross-functional teams, support laboratory operations, stability studies, analytical testing, and pilot and scale-up activities, while maintaining thorough documentation. This 24-month contract emphasizes strong organization, communication, and ability to manage