Innovative Chemist — Personal Care R&D

kdc/one, Chemaid; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus

Healthcare

401k plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

kdc/one seeks an experienced Chemist to prepare laboratory batches of personal care, hair care, and skin care products per issued formulations and specifications from the Formulating Team.

Responsibilities include sample bench batch preparation, data analysis, and collaboration with formulators to improve formulas and analytical methods, while ensuring compliance with cGMP/GLP and SOPs.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Chemistry or equivalent with required knowledge and skills.
• 5–8 years in personal care, hair care and skin care industry; at least 4 years in an R&D Chemist role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bench batches for client approvals based on formulations and specifications.
• Compile and analyze test information to improve results.
• Advise formulators on improving or customizing formulas and analytical methods.
• Ensure stability and efficacy per project requirements and maintain data.
• Maintain real-time lab notebooks and electronic data bases.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to select best solutions.
• Assist in training junior chemists and ensure proper lab procedures.
• Adhere to cGMP, GLP, and SOPs for personal care industry.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Mathematical aptitude

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Lab notebook discipline

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

kdc/one seeks an experienced Chemist to prepare laboratory batches of personal care, hair care, and skin care products per issued formulations and specifications from the Formulating Team.

Responsibilities include sample bench batch preparation, data analysis, and collaboration with formulators to improve formulas and analytical methods, while ensuring compliance with cGMP/GLP and SOPs.