Junior Formulator

C9 Staff; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth into Formulation

GMP manufacturing experience

Exposure to production

Stable, growing company

Job summary

Med Solutions in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Junior Formulator to support product development and quality control in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This hands-on role provides practical exposure to cosmetic formulation, scaling, and real-time quality verification while collaborating with production and QA teams.

Candidates should have a degree in chemistry or cosmetic science or relevant hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or background in chemistry, cosmetic science, or related field.
• Experience in formulation or manufacturing is valued.
• Familiarity with GMP environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist development, adjustment, and scaling of cosmetic and OTC formulations.
• Prepare and adjust samples; perform basic testing on materials, bulk, and finished goods.
• Maintain documentation and traceability in ERP; ensure Good Documentation Practices.
• Support production with real-time quality verification and report deviations.

Skills

Chemistry

Cosmetic formulation

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science

Job description

Med Solutions is seeking a Junior Formulator to support product development and quality control activities within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role with strong exposure to real manufacturing and formulation, ideal for someone looking to grow in cosmetic development while working closely with production and quality systems.

The Junior Formulator will assist in the development, adjustment, and scaling of cosmetic and OTC formulations under the guidance of the R&D team, while also supporting quality control operations. Responsibilities include preparing and adjusting samples, performing basic testing on raw materials, bulk, and finished goods, collecting and labeling samples, and ensuring accurate data entry and traceability within the ERP system. The role also involves maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices, supporting production with real-time quality verification, and reporting any deviations or inconsistencies.

Candidates should have a degree or background in chemistry, cosmetic science, or a related field, or relevant hands-on experience in formulation or manufacturing. Familiarity with GMP environments is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn formulation, comfortable working in a system-driven environment, and able to follow procedures with consistency and discipline. This role requires strong ownership, organization, and the ability to balance development work with execution in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Benefits

• Growth into Formulation and R&D roles
• Hands-on experience in GMP manufacturing
• Exposure to real production and product scaling
• Stable, growing company environment

Schedule

Monday to Friday