R&D Chemist (Junior Level) - Skincare

Englewood Lab, Inc.; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Special Paid Leave

Company Holidays

401(k) with employer match

Year-End Gift

Job summary

Englewood Lab, Inc. is seeking a Junior Chemist for its R&D skincare team. You will support formulation development, batch preparation, and documentation, while collaborating with QA, Regulatory, Production, and Marketing to ensure product quality.

The role emphasizes accuracy in lab notebooks, data entry, and adherence to GMP and safety standards as part of a growing skincare line.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (or Biology with coursework in general and organic chemistry).
• 0-3 years of experience in R&D, formulation, and emulsions, ideally in skin care product development.
• Well organized and highly detail-oriented.
• Strong understanding of cosmetic raw materials, formulation principles, and production equipment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Genuine interest and passion for cosmetics and skin care product development.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10-15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• The Chemist will analyze batches and measure physical parameters such as viscosity, pH, and density.
• Document and enter formulation details; interact with vendors and supervise.
• Maintain an accurate lab notebook and prepare lab batches.
• Check specifications against previous batch data and support stability studies.
• Enter formulations into the company's formulation system; collaborate with QA, Regulatory, Production, and Marketing.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Cosmetics interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (or Biology with coursework in general and organic chemistry)

Tools

Formulation system

Lab equipment

Job description

Title

Chemist

Department

R&D - Skincare

Level

Junior Level / Entry Level

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 supports the R&D Skincare team through a variety of tasks, including:

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date lab notebook.
• Prepare and make lab batches.
• Create qualitative and quantitative ingredient lists.
• Check next-day specifications against the previous day's batch.
• Follow up on ongoing stability studies and report observations.
• Analyze lab batches by measuring physical parameters: viscosity, pH, and density.
• Enter formulations into the company's formulation system.
• Communicate with raw material vendors and attend in-house vendor presentations.
• Manage time effectively to meet batch, testing, and project deadlines.
• Assist in the formulation and development of innovative skin care products, including line extensions and product improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as QA, Regulatory, Production, and Marketing.
• Review results and progress regularly with the supervisor.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper organization of raw materials and samples.
• Follow all laboratory safety, GMP, and internal quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (or Biology with coursework in general and organic chemistry).
• 0-3 years of experience in R&D, formulation, and emulsions, ideally in skin care product development.
• Well organized and highly detail-oriented.
• Strong understanding of cosmetic raw materials, formulation principles, and production equipment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Genuine interest and passion for cosmetics and skin care product development.
• 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.

• 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