R&D Formulation Chemist

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Accupac is seeking an R&D Formulation Chemist to support senior scientists in formulation across cosmetics, OTC, and medical device categories. You will compound batches, run stability tests, and help bring products from concept to commercialization while maintaining lab standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and hands-on lab work with instruments and software. A background in chemistry-related fields and lab experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related science.
• 2+ years of progressive laboratory experience preferred (internship/college lab work).
• Experience in cosmetics, personal care, or OTC formulation development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, execute, and support on time commercialization of new personal care, oral care, and OTC drug products.
• Identify raw materials and technologies suitable for product development work.
• Set up and run experiments in the lab and use instrumentation to analyze samples.
• Manage and conduct stability testing.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment.
• Calibrate lab instrumentation, clean instrumentation, and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Develop and refine formulas with respect to a customer’s brief and resolve stability issues as applicable.
• Enter testing data and use company software programs.
• Assist with lab programs and raw material inventory, maintaining a clean lab environment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab research

Product development

Co-Op experience

Instrumental chemistry

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related science

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Calibration tools

Job description

Job Title: R&D Formulation Chemist
Location: Mainland, PA

Join Our Team:

At Accupac, we are Makers. From formulation to manufacturing, we serve the most trusted brands in the beauty and personal care industries with a wide range of cosmetics, over-the-counter and medical devices across skincare, haircare, oral care, and healthcare products.

But beyond that, we make a difference. We make a difference in the lives of our people, we make a difference in the community around us, we make a difference in the health of our planet for a better, brighter, more beautiful future for all.

The R&D Formulation Chemistposition will support senior scientists in formulation, developing new and adjusting existing products. The Formulation Chemist will compound batches and perform stability testing according to standard operating procedures. Will be responsible for a wide variety of testing and formulation across cosmetic, over the counter (OTC) and medical device products in the Skin, Body, Hair, and Oral care categories.This is a team-oriented role that requires strong communication and people skills.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistant Program and more!

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, execute, and support on time commercialization of new personal care, oral care, and OTC drug products.
• Identify raw materials and technologies suitable for product development work.
• Set up and run experiments in the lab and use specific instrumentation to analyze samples.
• Manage and conduct stability testing.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment.
• Calibrate lab instrumentation, clean instrumentation, and troubleshoot minor issues that arise.
• Develop and refine formulas with respect to a customer’s brief. Help with resolution of stability issues as applicable.
• Enter testing data and use specific company software programs.
• Assist with lab specific programs and raw material inventory including maintaining a clean lab environment and inventory.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related science.
• Research, Co-Op, or professional experience performing product development work or instrumental chemistry hands on experience.
• 2+ years of progressive laboratory experience including internship or college lab work experience preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with cosmetics, personal care, or OTC formulation development a plus.