Junior Chemist

Maesa; Fairfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 66,300 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Maesa in Fairfield, New Jersey is looking for a Junior Chemist to manage internal and external formula testing. This hybrid role requires 3 days per week in the lab and 2 days from home. The ideal candidate will handle stability reports, collaborate with Senior Scientists, and develop lab-scale processes.

Applicants should have 3-5 years of experience in the personal-care industry and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field. The position offers a salary between $66,300 and $85,000, plus benefits and a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in the beauty or personal-care industry.
• Experience as a Lab Technician in the personal-care industry.
• Strong communication skills and ability to negotiate.

Responsibilities

• Batch formulas and conduct internal stability tests.
• Manage all stability reports from external manufacturers.
• Collaborate with Senior Scientists to prepare lab batches.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Timeline management

Multitasking ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Role Overview

The Junior Chemist manages and maintains all internal and external formulas testing, keeps pre‑regulatory documentation up to date, prepares technical presentations for future launches, creates stability templates, issues final reports, and compiles dossiers to release formulas for production.

Hybrid role: 3 days per week in the lab located in Fairfield, New Jersey and 2 days from home.

Responsibilities

• Batch formulas and conduct internal stability tests; track stability, update results charts, and summarize data for review.
• Manage all stability reports from external manufacturers and share findings.
• Collaborate with Senior Scientists to prepare lab batches for new development and reformulate based on marketing feedback.
• Develop detailed lab‑scale processes for manufacturing, including raw‑material order of addition, processing parameters, and preliminary specifications.
• Document every batch in the MAESA Lab book with reasons, batching notes, specifications, and test results.
• Coordinate shipping of samples with vendors (frag base, packaging, etc.).
• Manage brand trackers for submissions, formulas, samples, and testing for the entire R&D team.
• Digitally catalog raw‑material samples to track inventory.
• Prepare R&D innovation presentations for future launches.
• Maintain digital formula libraries for R&D.
• Generate tentative Internal Lab summaries for regulatory review.
• Request and manage formula documents (COA, raw‑material documents) for regulatory approval of internal formulas.
• Conduct efficacy testing as required and write detailed reports.
• Communicate formulation stability and efficacy issues promptly to supervisors.
• Perform and monitor calibration and validation of all lab instruments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, well‑organized lab area.
• Work effectively in a fast‑paced environment; self‑motivated and self‑directed.
• Strong organizational, communication, and autonomous working skills.
• Expertise in timeline management and multitasking across projects.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in the beauty or personal‑care industry, including formulation and scale‑up.
• Experience as a Lab Technician in the personal‑care industry.
• Strong communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence.

What We Offer

Salary: $66,300 / yr – $85,000 / yr, plus discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.

Benefits include health insurance, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings, generous paid time off, hybrid office setup, and paid leave options.

Our Commitment to You

We live by our values of collaboration, curiosity, game‑changing creativity, and discipline. We prioritize a welcoming, inclusive environment for all employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in Maesa’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.