Lead Cosmetic Formulation Scientist - Color & Skin Care

Bayport Laboratories; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Bayport Laboratories is seeking a Senior Formulation Chemist with 5+ years of experience in color cosmetics, skincare, and hair care to lead formulation from concept to production.

You will optimize formulations, perform stability testing, mentor lab technicians, and collaborate with marketing, regulatory, and QA/QC to support documentation and product development while upholding cGMP and ISO 22716 standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Biology, or Cosmetic Science.
• Additional certifications in cosmetic formulation or regulatory compliance are a plus.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience formulating color cosmetics from concept to launch.
• Experience leading formulation projects and mentoring technicians.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and reformulate cosmetic products from concept to production-ready formulas.
• Optimize existing formulations for performance, stability, texture, and color payoff.
• Conduct stability, compatibility, and performance testing.
• Lead color matching, shade development, and innovative concepts.
• Mentor and provide guidance to laboratory technicians.
• Collaborate with marketing, regulatory, and QA/QC for documentation and proposals.
• Scale laboratory formulations to pilot or production batches.
• Maintain accurate records of R&D projects and results.

Skills

Color cosmetics formulation

Mentoring

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry/ Biology/ Cosmetic Science

Job description

Bayport Laboratories is seeking a Senior Formulation Chemist with 5+ years of experience in color cosmetics, skincare, and hair care to lead formulation from concept to production.

You will optimize formulations, perform stability testing, mentor lab technicians, and collaborate with marketing, regulatory, and QA/QC to support documentation and product development while upholding cGMP and ISO 22716 standards.