Senior Cosmetic R&D Chemist & Formulation Leader

Bell International Laboratories, Incorporated; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell International Laboratories, Incorporated seeks a Senior R&D Chemist II to lead formulation efforts for personal care products, cosmetics and OTC items from concept to finished goods. The role emphasizes addressing customer specifications, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with sales and management.

Responsibilities include project initiation, scale-up of formulations, troubleshooting production, and supervising lab staff while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to safety

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related field with 8+ years of formulating personal care products.
• Advanced degree in cosmetic chemistry and more than 6 years’ experience.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations and cGMPs.

Responsibilities

• Initiate project concepts, develop objectives, plan priorities, and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Independently investigate/resolve research problems and scale-up issues.
• Communicate with customers on technical aspects, regulatory and performance.
• Scale-up approved formulations and identify critical process variables.
• Train and supervise lab staff; maintain notebook documentation.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Formulation expertise

FDA regulations

Communication skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Chemistry or related (8+ years)

Advanced degree in cosmetic chemistry (+6 years)

Master’s in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Bell International Laboratories, Incorporated seeks a Senior R&D Chemist II to lead formulation efforts for personal care products, cosmetics and OTC items from concept to finished goods. The role emphasizes addressing customer specifications, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with sales and management.

Responsibilities include project initiation, scale-up of formulations, troubleshooting production, and supervising lab staff while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to safety