Senior Formulations Technologist, Global Beauty & Home

Ingredion; Bedford Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Employee recognition program

Employee discount program

Job summary

Ingredion in Bedford Park, IL seeks a Senior Formulation Technologist to lead product development and applied research for Beauty & Home Care. The role focuses on developing skin- and hair-care formulations, mentoring junior staff, and delivering technical support to customers.

The position involves bench and pilot-scale work, collaboration with cross-functional teams, data-driven experimentation, and opportunities to publish and present at conferences. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy or other relevant technical fields
• Hands-on cosmetic formulation experience in a laboratory setting
• Experience with project leadership and mentoring team members

Responsibilities

• Lead and support new product development and customer projects in beauty & home care
• Conduct bench work to develop formulations and test ingredient performance
• Engage with key customers and provide technical consultancy
• Plan and execute lab and pilot-plant experiments and data analyses
• Contribute to IP development and technical publications
• Collaborate with Marketing, Regulatory, and QA for project timelines

Skills

Cosmetic formulation

Project leadership

Technical communication

Mentoring

Data analysis

Education

BSc in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you've experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet's food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Bedford Park, IL

Workplace type: Hybrid/ 4 days a week on-site/1 day a week remote

The Senior Formulation Technologist responsible for the design and execution of product development, customer support, and applied research projects for our Beauty & Home Care Applications. The Sr. Formulation Technologist will lead and execute projects of defined scope and is responsible for developing skin- and hair care capabilities within the organization. This includes providing training to internal and external employees, partners, and customers.

What You'll Do :

• Working with Marketing, R&D, other cross-functional teams or external partners to lead and support new product development and customer projects. Translate market needs into technical solutions and contribute to innovation pipelines and product's value proposition.
• Bench work to develop formulations and test ingredient performance in beauty & home care applications.
• Directly engage with key customers and provide technical consultancy for specific projects in alignment with frontline management.
• Planning, designing and conducting experiments/trials in the laboratory and pilot plant. This includes conducting data analysis to develop conclusions, recommendations, executing and developing methods for finished applications to assess the performance of ingredients/technologies. Handle complex troubleshooting.
• guide or mentor junior technologists.
• In conjunction with Marketing, assisting with writing technical papers and presenting at conferences to promote Ingredion's beauty expertise, ingredients, and solutions.
• Developing industry relationships and networking within organizations, such as the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC).
• Completing technical project reports, presentations and providing project status updates, plans, milestones and outcomes to team and stakeholders as required.
• With Legal and Product Development Marketing, initiating prior art searches related to projects and keeping appropriate records (maintaining lab notebooks for all projects) to support Intellectual Property development.
• Drive the creation of intellectual property, including patents and technical publications, to enhance the company's competitive edge.
• Developing relationships with project teams (R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Business Development) to ensure projects are completed in agreed upon timelines.
• Join trade shows, cosmetic congresses, or meetings with strategic clients for specific projects as alignment with line management

What You’ll Bring :

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy or other relevant technical fields with at least 5- 10 years relevant work experience in Personal Care finished goods Applications. Relevant experience in academics linked to the cosmetic field is a plus.
• Hands-on cosmetic formulation and applications experience using laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience with cosmetic formulation project planning, statistical data analysis, and interpretation of results with a high degree of autonomy and decision-making power. Experience with analytical instruments in a field related to cosmetics is a plus.
• Experience with project leadership and mentoring team members.
• Solid verbal and written technical communication skills e.g. making presentations and writing technical reports.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and interact with cross-functional teams.
• Some domestic travel to visit other Ingredion facilities, strategic customers, attend conferences or trade shows may be required.

Why Join Ingredion?

• Total Rewards Package - Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support - Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth - Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program - A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program - Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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