RID Sr. Scientist

Kelly Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Sr. Scientist with cosmetics experience to join a growing RID team in the Dallas area. This role focuses on leading formulation development for personal care products, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory compliance across delivery systems.

The Senior Scientist will mentor other scientists, collaborate with internal and external teams, and drive innovation in topical formulations while staying current on market trends and formulation costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of formulation experience in the personal care/cosmetics industry.
• Proven experience with topical formulations, R&D, innovation, and ingredient interaction chemistry.
• Extensive knowledge of skincare formulation chemistry and understanding of skincare, OTC, personal care, and medical devices.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Expertise in developing stable, aesthetically pleasing, and scalable formulations.
• Strong knowledge of product innovation and development processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Create formulas independently and follow up on product stability.
• Develop and optimize personal care product formulas.
• Lead and conduct bench trials to evaluate new and alternative raw materials.
• Complete data analysis and interpretation to support conclusions with minimal supervision.
• Manage all aspects of pre-formulation to scale-up, including process characterization, analytical test methods and technology transfer.
• Interact with customers to help resolve issues or meet customer needs.
• Mentor and provide directions to other scientists.
• Prepare laboratory batches for stability testing and other QC procedures.
• Develop specifications for new and/or reformulated products, ensuring product quality.

Skills

Formulation development

Cosmetics formulation

Stability testing

Bench testing

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Advanced degree (MSc/PhD)

Job description

Kelly Scientific is seeking a Sr. Scientist with cosmetics experience to join a growing RID team at a company developing and manufacturing topical skin + wound care products for companies worldwide.

Job Title : RID Sr. Scientist

Location : Dallas metro area

Salary : $110-140,000 + benefits (DOE)

Position Summary : This Senior Scientist will be a major contributor to development activities and serve as a principal developer of formulation products applied in different delivery systems. The Senior Scientist will lead the formulation of a wide range of personal care products using existing and new technologies to support company-wide growth and future brand strategies. This role will ensure formulas meet the expected performance, safety and regulatory requirements, while experimenting with conventional and/or nonconventional/creative approaches.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Create formulas independently and follow up on product stability, with a solid understanding of the relationship between formulation and product development.

• Develop and optimize personal care product formulas.

• Lead and conduct bench trials to evaluate new and alternative raw materials

• Complete data analysis and interpretation to support conclusions with minimal supervision.

• Manage all aspects of pre-formulation to scale-up, including but not limited to process characterization, analytical test methods and technology transfer.

• Work closely with internal R&D, Manufacturing, QC, Client Services, Program Management and external collaborators on product development and QA issues.

• Mentor and provide technical directions to other scientists.

• Prepare laboratory batches for stability testing and other quality control procedures.

• Develop specifications for new and/or reformulated products, ensuring product quality.

• Serve as Lab Applications representative on cross-functional teams.

• Stay current on market trends and advancements in formulation materials, ingredients, and costs.

• Maintain meticulous laboratory notebook documentation adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) or similar standards.

• Interact with customers to help resolve issues as they arise or make necessary changes to meet the customer’s needs.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Skills and Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or a related technical field

• At least 10 years of relevant formulation experience in the personal care/cosmetics industry

• Proven experience with topical formulations, R&D, innovation, and ingredient interaction chemistry

• Extensive knowledge of skincare formulation chemistry and understanding of skincare, OTC, personal care, and medical devices

• Working knowledge of FDA regulations and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

• Expertise in developing stable, aesthetically pleasing, and scalable formulations

• Strong knowledge of product innovation and development processes

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality results

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills for engaging with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams

• Strong creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently, adapt to change, and take initiative

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn new software applications

• Preferred Skills and Qualifications :

• Advanced degrees (e.g., Master’s or Ph.D.) in a relevant scientific or technical field

• Experience with regulated products (e.g., OTC drugs, medical devices)

• Experience managing or mentoring junior scientists

• Familiarity with digital formulation tools, lab management systems, or innovation platforms

• Track record of building strong customer relationships and delivering consumer-centric solutions

• Supervisory or team leadership experience in a fast-paced R&D environment

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