Lead Clean Beauty Formulation Scientist

Prevail Recruiting; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prevail Recruiting is seeking an experienced Formulation Scientist to lead skincare product development from concept through launch, with a focus on natural, non-toxic ingredients and clean beauty standards.

The ideal candidate blends cosmetic chemistry expertise with hands-on formulation work, including stability testing, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with marketing, QA, and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3–5+ years hands-on formulation experience in skincare/personal care.
• Experience developing natural, clean, organic, or non-toxic formulations.
• Strong cosmetic chemistry, formulation techniques, ingredient functionality, preservation, and product stability.
• Proven track record taking products from formulation through commercial launch.
• Experience with stability, compatibility, and microbial testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead research, formulation, development, and optimization of skincare and personal care products from concept to launch.
• Develop and refine formulas for performance, stability, safety, efficacy, and consumer experience.
• Select and validate raw materials aligned with clean beauty and sustainability standards.
• Design and execute stability, compatibility, and microbial testing programs.
• Maintain detailed formula, batch, testing, and development documentation.
• Provide technical guidance during scale-up and production to maintain formula integrity.

Skills

Cosmetic chemistry

Formulation development

Regulatory knowledge

Stability testing

Documentation

Project leadership

ERP/WMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science/Chemistry/Biology

Tools

Formulation software

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Prevail Recruiting is seeking an experienced Formulation Scientist to lead skincare product development from concept through launch, with a focus on natural, non-toxic ingredients and clean beauty standards.

The ideal candidate blends cosmetic chemistry expertise with hands-on formulation work, including stability testing, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with marketing, QA, and production teams.