Senior Cosmetic Chemist: Formulation & Product Innovation

Miami Growth Machine; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MGM in Miami seeks a Sr Cosmetic Chemist to lead our in-house lab, developing new formulations and improving existing ones for private labeling. You will work closely with startup clients to translate their vision into high-quality cosmetic products, ensuring safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance in every project.

This role requires 3+ years of experience in personal care formulas, a chemistry degree, and fluency in English; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience formulating personal care and beauty products.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative formulas per customer requirements.
• Work on skincare, haircare and fragrance cosmetics.
• Evaluate and improve formulations using Cosmetri.
• Oversee facilities, equipment and lab records.
• Perform stability and compatibility testing for shelf-life.
• Collaborate with production to schedule manufacturing using Cosmetri.

Skills

Cosmetic formulation

Cosmetri software

Quality assurance

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Cosmetri

Job description

MGM in Miami seeks a Sr Cosmetic Chemist to lead our in-house lab, developing new formulations and improving existing ones for private labeling. You will work closely with startup clients to translate their vision into high-quality cosmetic products, ensuring safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance in every project.

This role requires 3+ years of experience in personal care formulas, a chemistry degree, and fluency in English; Spanish is a plus.