R&D Formulation Chemist: Skincare & Cosmetic Innovation

Natural Essentials; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Natural Essentials Inc is seeking an R&D Formulation Chemist to join its team in Aurora, OH. You will develop and formulate products per customer requirements, prepare lab batches, and maintain formulation equipment.

You will interact with customers to understand needs, support marketing claims, source materials, and ensure quality through regulatory documentation and scale-up collaboration with manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in product development, formulation, or a related laboratory environment preferred.
• Understanding of basic chemistry principles, formulation techniques, and laboratory practices.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft software programs.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in both laboratory and manufacturing environments while following all company safety and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate products based on customer requirements, including skin care, hair care, over-the-counter topical, and cosmetic products.
• Prepare laboratory-scale batches for evaluation, testing, and formulation optimization.
• Operate and maintain proficiency with laboratory and formulation equipment, including pH meters, viscometers, homogenizers, and related equipment.
• Speak directly with customers to understand their needs and provide formulation support and solutions.
• Collaborate with customers to develop and support product marketing concepts and claims.
• Source and order raw materials needed to complete formulations.
• Qualify raw materials in accordance with established quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with raw material suppliers and internal departments.
• Research and evaluate emerging ingredients, industry trends, technologies, and product innovations.
• Attend relevant workshops and seminars to stay informed of formulation practices and ingredients.
• Prepare and maintain required documentation for customer samples and product approvals, including: Ingredient Lists; Evaluation and Approval Forms; Complete Customer Dossiers; Composition Breakdown; Regulatory Documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and production during formulation scale-up.
• Develop a working knowledge of manufacturing equipment, including kettles, mixers, pumps, and related processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the manufacturing process as needed to support successful production.
• Adhere to company policy for personal protective equipment (PPE) and workplace safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

pH meters

Viscometers

Homogenizers

Kettles

Mixers

Pumps

Job description

Natural Essentials Inc is seeking an R&D Formulation Chemist to join its team in Aurora, OH. You will develop and formulate products per customer requirements, prepare lab batches, and maintain formulation equipment.

You will interact with customers to understand needs, support marketing claims, source materials, and ensure quality through regulatory documentation and scale-up collaboration with manufacturing.