R&D Chemist I

Cypress HCM; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemistry firm is seeking an R&D Chemist located in Carson, California. The ideal candidate will have a science-related college degree and at least 1-2 years of experience in formulation development for personal care products. Responsibilities include supervising production batches, maintaining lab documentation, and effectively communicating with customers regarding formulations. This role offers competitive pay between $25–$33/hr based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-2 years of experience in formulation development in personal care.
• Computer skills to manage formula work and documentation are required.
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding formulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise initial production batches and report issues promptly.
• Write manufacturing procedures and specifications for production.
• Maintain stability data on formulations in evaluation stages.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Science-related college degree

Tools

Laboratory pH meter

Laboratory viscometer

Moisture analyzer

Job description

R&D Chemist

Responsibilities

• Have basic technical knowledge of surfactant systems, emulsions, dispersion formulations.
• Have up to date knowledge on regulatory information.
• Correct lab notebook documentation including but not limited to formulation, procedure, specifications, stability data.
• Ability to operate laboratory pH meter and take and record readings
• Ability to operate laboratory viscometer and take and record readings
• Ability to operate moisture analyzer and take and record readings
• Communicate with raw material suppliers for information.
• Attend seminars and keep current with new technology.
• Supervise initial production batches.
• Write manufacturing procedures for production batches.
• Write finished product specifications for production batches
• Maintain and record stability data on formulations that are in the evaluation stages.
• Report stability issues and other relevant issues to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with customers in regards to formulation.

Position Requirements

• Science-related college degree preferred.
• Computer skills to manage formula work and document all information.
• Must have at least 1-2 years’ experience in formulation development in personal care (ex. OTCs, sunscreens, anti-acne, & anti-dandruff, etc.)
• Highly organized and can maintain diligent records.
• Communicate effectively with customers in regards to formulations
• Ability to ask questions and be honest about issues immediately.
• Highly motivated and interested in the Cosmetic industry.

Pay: $25-$33/hr.