Senior Formulations Technologist, Global Beauty & Home

Ingredion Incorporated; Bedford Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Bedford Park, IL, seeks a Senior Formulation Technologist to translate market needs into technical solutions and lead new product development in beauty and home care.

You will conduct bench work, mentor teammates, and collaborate with Marketing, R&D, and external partners; travel domestically as needed.

The role offers a hybrid work model with on-site and remote days, a strong benefits package, and opportunities to advance in a global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy or related fields.
• 5–10 years in Personal Care finished goods applications.
• Hands-on cosmetic formulation experience.
• Experience with cosmetic formulation project planning, statistical data analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Project leadership and mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development projects with cross-functional teams translating market needs into technical solutions.
• Develop formulations and test ingredient performance for beauty and home care.
• Engage with customers providing technical consultancy.
• Plan, design and conduct experiments in the laboratory and pilot plant; analyze data.
• Mentor junior technologists.
• Collaborate with Marketing to write technical papers and present at conferences.
• Build industry relationships with organizations like the SCC.
• Prepare project reports and status updates for stakeholders.
• Support IP development through prior art searches and documentation.
• Work with project teams to meet timelines.
• Attend trade shows and meetings with strategic clients.

Skills

Cosmetic formulation

Project leadership

Statistical data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical communication

Mentoring/team leadership

Domestic travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy or related field

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

Job Title

The Senior Formulation Technologist

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?

Discover Why Ingredion Is The Ideal Place To Advance Your Career With Our Exceptional Rewards And Benefits Package Designed To Help You Thrive. Create The Future With Us And Enjoy:

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI‑enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI‑assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available

Yes, Within Country

Pay Range

$84,400.00-$112,533.33 Annual

Incentive Compensation

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus.

Benefits

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.