Senior Chemist

JBAndrews; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized skincare brand is seeking a Senior Chemist to join their team in California. You will take charge of formulating skincare products while ensuring an organized lab environment. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in formulation, ideally with a focus on personal care products, and holds a relevant Bachelor's degree. This full-time onsite role offers an exciting opportunity to advance with a reputable company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years formulation experience with a Personal Care contract manufacturer or brand.
• Must be able to turnaround formulations quickly to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Keep an organised and orderly laboratory environment.
• Independently work on formulation projects based on product briefs.
• Conduct necessary stability testing.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of formulations.
• Must be willing to travel to contract manufacturer sites.

Skills

Highly organized

Detail oriented

Critical thinking

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Agile in fast-paced environment

Education

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering or a Science Related relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Google Workspace

Job description

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Location: California

I am currently partnered exclusively with a globally recognised industry leading skincare brand in the Personal Care industry, in search for a Senior Chemist.

*This is an onsite position in California, 5 days a week full time. Looking to onboard ASAP.

This individual must be highly skilled in skincare formulation, self sufficient and able to manage multiple project simultaneously.

Requirements:

• 5+ years formulation experience with a Personal Care contract manufacturer or brand. Skincare or OTC skincare category experience is most admirable.
• Must be able to turnaround formulations quickly to a high standard.
• Minimum Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Engineering or a Science Related relevant field.

Responsibilities:

• Keep an organised and orderly laboratory environment.
• Independently work on formulation projects based on product briefs provided by Product Development team.
• Formulate skincare products such as creams, lotions, serums in batch.
• Be able to make necessary formula revisions from testing team.
• Must be able to tech transfer different skincare formulations.
• Be able to for research, formulate and manage cross-functional team projects.
• Conduct necessary stability testing.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of formulations, procedures, observations and results.
• Calculate appropriate specification ranges and create CofAs for formulas.
• Prepare and log samples for submission.
• Work with less senior chemists, validating less senior chemist's formulas.
• Order raw material samples and maintain raw material storage room.
• Be able to navigate a formulation software or database required, such as breaking down formula and entering raw materials such as CAS, INCI, cost information.
• Request raw material documentation from vendors and maintain documents organised in shared folder.
• Assist other lab staff as needed, as well as communicating with Product Development, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams as needed.
• Must be willing to travel to contract manufacturer sites and supervise scale up batches as needed.

Skills:

• Highly organised, detail oriented, and able to independently manage multiple high priority projects.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.) or Google Workspace.
• Must be a critical thinker and have strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be agile and comfortable working in fast paced environment.
• Must have strong communication skills and ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow with a reputable and highly respected company in the Personal Care industry.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Manufacturing, and Product Management

• Industries

  Personal Care Product Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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