Formulation Scientist – Skin Care

Jobtailor; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Texas is seeking a laboratory chemist to advance cosmetic formulations and quality control. You will blend and test products, develop manufacturing instructions, and monitor batches to ensure compliance with Sunrider specifications.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, record-keeping, and collaboration with management. The position requires a science degree and practical experience in cosmetics formulation, with strong analytical and communication skills for reporting findings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline and 2+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent mix
• Thorough knowledge of compounding techniques and ingredients
• Cosmetics formulation experience
• Ability to read and interpret scientific literature, journals, regulations
• Ability to write reports, procedures, and manuals
• Ability to present information to management and staff

Responsibilities

• Blend routine and non-routine chemical agents to develop new products or improve existing products
• Evaluate and test products for conformance to goals and quality-control standards
• Monitor production batches and new and existing products
• Participate in blending, mixing, homogenization, and short-term stability evaluations
• Develop manufacturing instructions and oversee pilot-manufactured batches
• Investigate new sources for raw materials
• Aid in developing testing specifications for materials and finished goods
• Help develop and validate new or improved processes by evaluating material uniformity
• Maintain laboratory records per regulations and manufacturing requirements
• Interpret laboratory results and report activities to management
• Stay current with industry trends
• Participate in vendor qualifications through packaging and ingredient evaluation
• Perform quality-control tests in Cosmetics Department and processing
• Record test data using statistical quality-control procedures
• Evaluate data and write reports validating or identifying deviations
• Audit batch records and maintain Cosmetic Lab records
• Recommend modifications to quality or production standards
• Analyze products using viscosity, pH, moisture, and other analyses
• Adjust batches when necessary and approve or reject products per Sunrider specs
• No supervisory responsibilities

Skills

Cosmetic Formulation

Statistical Quality Control

Laboratory Techniques

Data Analysis

Report Writing

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Cosmetic Lab Equipment

Database Software

Spreadsheet Software

Word Processing Software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Blend routine and non-routine chemical agents to develop new products or improve existing products


• Evaluate and test products for conformance to development goals and quality-control standards


• Monitor production batches and new and existing products


• Participate in blending, mixing, homogenization, and short-term product stability evaluations


• Develop manufacturing instructions and oversee pilot-manufactured batches of laboratory formulas


• Investigate new, secondary, or replacement sources for raw materials


• Aid in developing testing specifications for raw materials, process intermediates, and finished goods


• Help develop and validate new or improved processes by evaluating material uniformity


• Maintain laboratory records in accordance with regulations and manufacturing requirements


• Interpret laboratory results and report activities to management


• Stay current with industry trends


• Participate in vendor qualifications through packaging and ingredient evaluation


• Perform quality-control tests in the Cosmetics Department and processing


• Record test data using statistical quality-control procedures


• Evaluate data and write reports validating or identifying deviations from standards


• Audit batch records and maintain Cosmetic Lab records


• Recommend modifications to quality or production standards


• Analyze compounded, intermediate, finished, and bulk cosmetic products using viscosity, pH, moisture, specific gravity, and other analyses


• Adjust batches when necessary and approve or reject products based on Sunrider specifications


• No supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in a scientific discipline from a four-year college or university, and a minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Thorough knowledge of common compounding techniques and ingredients


• Related experience and/or training in cosmetics formulation


• Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific literature, technical journals, legal documents, technical procedures, and governmental regulations


• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, analytical methods procedures, and procedure manuals


• Ability to effectively present information to management, staff, supervisors, and employees


• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts, statistical quality control procedures, and mathematical operations including analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis


• Knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software


• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions


• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and handle abstract and concrete variables


• Ability to use instruments in the Cosmetic Lab


• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cosmetic formulation and quality control, with a strong foundation in compounding techniques and statistical analysis. Proficient in developing and validating manufacturing processes while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cosmetic Formulation


• Statistical Quality Control


• Compounding Techniques


• Laboratory Record Maintenance


• Analytical Methods Development

Hard Skills

• Compounding Techniques


• Statistical Analysis


• Quality Control Testing


• Data Analysis


• Product Evaluation


• Manufacturing Instructions Development


• Material Evaluation


• Laboratory Instrumentation


• Report Writing


• Problem Solving

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication


• Analytical Thinking


• Attention to Detail


• Presentation Skills

Industry Keywords

• Cosmetics


• Quality Control Standards


• Regulatory Compliance


• Product Stability Evaluations


• Vendor Qualifications

Tools & Technologies

• Database Software


• Spreadsheet Software


• Word Processing Software