R&D Chemist — Color & Formulation Innovator

kdc/one, Columbus; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kdc/One is seeking a Research and Development Chemist to help develop the next generation of personal care products. The role is hands-on in a lab and involves color-matching challenges, batch testing, and close collaboration with customers.

You will prepare specifications, support material qualifications, and monitor stability testing while keeping sensitive formulations confidential. This position emphasizes organization, safety, and precise documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of lab experience required.
• Knowledge of FDA GMPs, OSHA safety requirements, Optiva software, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform test batches and color-matching work for new fragrances, product forms, and raw material qualifications.
• Join technical meetings, conference calls, and on-site color-matching sessions with customers.
• Prepare bulk specifications, Bills of Material, and formula documents to ensure flawless production.
• Initiate and monitor stability testing for new and modified formulations.
• Provide reference standards to QC and keep the lab organized, stocked, and safe.
• Record observations and maintain confidentiality of formulas and sensitive information.

Skills

Organizational skills

GMP knowledge

OSHA awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Optiva software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kdc/One is seeking a Research and Development Chemist to help develop the next generation of personal care products. The role is hands-on in a lab and involves color-matching challenges, batch testing, and close collaboration with customers.

You will prepare specifications, support material qualifications, and monitor stability testing while keeping sensitive formulations confidential. This position emphasizes organization, safety, and precise documentation.