R&D Chemist (Junior Level) - Cosmetics - Color

englewoodlab; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life/AD&D Insurance

PTO

Special Paid Leave for personal events

Company Paid Holidays

401(k) with employer match

Year-End Gift

Job summary

Englewood Lab is seeking a Chemist in New Jersey to support the R&D - Color team. You will analyze batches, measure viscosity, pH and density, and collaborate with supervisors to enter formulations.

The position requires a Chemistry degree and 2–5 years in cosmetic formulation, with strong color matching skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities include vendor interactions and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (or Biology with chemistry and organic chemistry classes).
• 2-5 years of experience in R&D, formulation, emulsions, and other color product formulations.
• Well organized and highly detail oriented.
• Must work well with others and communicate effectively.
• Strong understanding of cosmetic raw materials, formulation principles, production equipment.
• Strong color matching skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10-15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Analyze batches and measure physical parameters such as viscosity, pH, and density.
• Maintain a lab notebook and document results.
• Create ingredient qualitative and quantitative lists.
• Enter formulation into the company formulator.
• Review results with supervisor and collaborate on development of color cosmetics.
• Support in color matching and formulation adjustments.
• Assist in the formulation and development of innovative skin care and color cosmetic products.
• Ensure compliance with color regulations and internal quality standards.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and organize materials and samples.
• Interact with vendors and attend vendor presentations.

Skills

Well organized

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Color matching

Cosmetic formulation principles

Production equipment

Lift up to 15 pounds

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (or Biology with chemistry classes)

Job description

Title: Chemist

Reports to: Director of Color & Innovation

Department: R&D - Color

Responsibility Summary

The Chemist will be responsible for analyzing batches, measuring physical parameters such as Viscosity, pH, and Density, interacting with vendors, documenting, collaborating with supervisor, and entering formulation.

Responsibilities

The Chemist is responsible for supporting the company's business events through a variety of tasks, including:

• Maintain a lab note book.
• Make batches.
• Create ingredient qualitative and quantitative list.
• Check next day specification from previous day batch.
• Follow up with on-going stabilities.
• Communicate with raw material vendors.
• Attend in-house vendor presentations.
• Enter formulation into the company formulator.
• Review results with supervisor.
• Analyze lab batch measuring physical parameters: Viscosity, pH, and Density.
• Assist in the formulation and development of innovative skin care and color cosmetic products, including line extensions and product improvements.
• Support in color matching and formulation adjustments.
• Support compliance with color regulations and internal quality standards.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper organization of raw materials and samples.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (or Biology that has had chemistry and organic chemistry classes).
• 2- 5 years of experience in R&D, formulation, emulsions, and other forms of color product formulations.
• Well organized and highly detail oriented.
• Must work well with others and communicate effectively.
• Strong understanding of cosmetic raw materials, formulation principles, production equipment.
• Strong color matching skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10-15 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits

The approximate pay range for this position is $60,000 - $68,000. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities.

The benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Special Paid Leave for employees’ personal events
• Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Year-End Gift