Senior Chemist, Research & Development

Voyant Beauty; Elkhart (IN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyant Beauty is seeking a seasoned cosmetic formulator for skin, body, and hair care products in Elkhart, IN. You will leverage core cosmetic science and lab principles to develop and reverse engineer formulations such as emulsions, gels, and OTC products, while ensuring regulatory compliance and robust documentation.

With 4–6 years of relevant experience, you will collaborate with Product Development teams to drive new business opportunities and support customer interactions through technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related discipline required, commensurate experience preferred.
• 4-6 years' experience in cosmetic formulation and development required.
• Experience with regulatory requirements for cosmetic/personal care formulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, formulate, and reverse engineer skin, body, and hair care products.
• Develop manufacturing processes and scale-up formulations in the lab.
• Maintain meticulous documentation and records of experiments and results.
• Evaluate new products, chemistries, and competitor offerings for business opportunities.
• Support Product Development and Customer Service with technical calls to customers.

Skills

Cosmetic formulation

O/W emulsions

W/O emulsions

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Documentation

Team collaboration

Experiment design

Contract manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

HPLC/GC analytical instruments

Job description

1919 Superior St, Elkhart, IN 46516, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they’re the driving force behind everything we achieve. Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated. We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team.

Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing, of beauty, personal and home care products. We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs. This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more. Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life.

Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty. We prioritize the well‑being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel.

If you’re seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you. Come join us and be a part of our journey.

A Brief Overview

Will be responsible for the formulation and reverse engineering of skin, body, and hair care products, utilizing core cosmetic science and laboratory principles. They will possess extensive experience working with a variety of formulations, including but not limited to O/W and W/O emulsions, gels, pomades, shampoos, conditioners, body washes, hand soaps, mousses, and OTC products. This role requires a strong understanding of regulatory requirements related to cosmetic and personal care formulation, as well as a keen ability to research new products, chemistries, and innovations that drive new business opportunities.

What you will do

• Research, formulate, and reverse engineering of skin, body, and hair care products employing general cosmetic science and laboratory principles and techniques.
• Develop manufacturing processes and manage laboratory scale-up of formulations.
• Skilled documentation and recording techniques common to laboratory practices.
• Research new products, chemistries, and competitor products for new business opportunities.
• Assist Product Development and Customer Service with technical calls to customers.
• Up to date with industry and consumer trends.
• Duties may vary slightly by location.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Chemistry or related discipline required or commensurate experience (Preferred)

Experience Qualifications

• 4-6 years Experience in cosmetic formulation and development (Required)
• 4-6 years Experience with: O/W, W/O emulsions, gels, pomades, shampoos, conditioners, body wash, hand soaps, mousses, and OTC formulations (Preferred)
• 4-6 years Experience with regulatory requirements as it pertains to cosmetic/personal care formulation (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• In depth knowledge of principles of cosmetic science (High proficiency)
• Ability to work with minimum supervision (High proficiency)
• Excellent communication skills (High proficiency)
• Prior experience in contract manufacturing desirable (Medium proficiency)
• Ability to analyze data, interpret results, and make decisions that affect product development (High proficiency)
• Attention to detail, especially when conducting experiments and documenting findings (High proficiency)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment (High proficiency)
• Ability to adjust to new challenges, evolving technologies, and market demands quickly (High proficiency)
• Ability to think creatively to develop new formulations and improve existing products (High proficiency)
• Ability to create, test, and optimize product formulations for skin, body, and hair care products (High proficiency)
• Ability to troubleshoot formulation or process issues and develop innovative solutions (High proficiency)
• Skilled in maintaining detailed, accurate records of research, experiments, and product development processes (High proficiency)
• Ability to write reports, technical documents, and research findings clearly (High proficiency)

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our company does not accept unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or application.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. Vee Pak will consider requests for accommodations due to a disability impacting a qualified employee's ability to perform the essential functions of their position consistent with applicable laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Vee Pak complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring placement, promotion, termination layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

1919 Superior St, Elkhart, IN 46516, USA