Hair Color R&D Chemist — Hands-On Lab & Stability

ManpowerGroup; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

R&D environment

Cross-functional teamwork

Supplier collaboration

Job summary

ManpowerGroup seeks a Chemist to join the Research & Development Laboratory, supporting product development and formulation teams in Darien, CT. You will prepare hair color product batches, conduct stability testing, and report results within CGMP guidelines.

Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills, capable of handling lab materials and collaborating with internal teams and suppliers in a fast-paced R&D setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with laboratory equipment such as batching equipment, pH meters, and viscometers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications.
• Ability to lift and handle bulk materials.
• Knowledge of CGMP practices and laboratory procedures.
• Ability to communicate test results and interact with raw material suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory batches of hair color products and support formulation activities.
• Conduct product stability testing and evaluate color performance.
• Record, analyze, and report formulation stability and efficacy results.
• Prepare consumer laboratory samples and hair tresses with application of consumer products following CGMP practices.
• Maintain laboratory raw materials, glassware, supplies, and waste inventory.

Skills

Lab equipment

Microsoft Office

Material handling

CGMP knowledge

Test results communication

Tools

Batching equipment

pH meters

Viscometers

Job description

ManpowerGroup seeks a Chemist to join the Research & Development Laboratory, supporting product development and formulation teams in Darien, CT. You will prepare hair color product batches, conduct stability testing, and report results within CGMP guidelines.

Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills, capable of handling lab materials and collaborating with internal teams and suppliers in a fast-paced R&D setting.