Senior R&D Chemist

Kdc One; Groveport, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kdc One in Groveport, OH is seeking an experienced Formulation Scientist to join our R&D team. You will develop and formulate innovative beauty and personal care products from concept through commercialization, collaborating with cross-functional groups and evaluating prototypes for performance and stability.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field and 3+ years of formulation or product development experience in beauty or consumer products, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 3+ years of formulation or product development experience, ideally in beauty, personal care, or consumer products.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and formulate innovative beauty and personal care products.
• Create, test, and evaluate product prototypes for performance and stability.
• Research new ingredients, technologies, and industry trends.
• Manage laboratory experiments, stability testing, and technical documentation.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to scale products from lab to production.
• Support troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and innovation initiatives.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Formulation experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

4400 S Hamilton Rd, Groveport, OH 43125, USA

Job Description

Are you passionate about creating innovative beauty and personal care products? Join our R&D team and play a key role in developing new formulations from concept through commercialization. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, explore emerging ingredient technologies, and help bring exciting products to market.

What You'll Do

• Develop and formulate innovative beauty and personal care products.
• Create, test, and evaluate product prototypes for performance and stability.
• Research new ingredients, technologies, and industry trends.
• Manage laboratory experiments, stability testing, and technical documentation.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to scale products from lab to production.
• Support troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and innovation initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Science, or a related field preferred, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• 3+ years of formulation or product development experience, ideally in beauty, personal care, or consumer products.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for innovation and collaboration.

Why Join Us?

• Work on innovative products that reach consumers around the world.
• Collaborate with experienced scientists and industry partners.
• Gain exposure to emerging technologies, ingredients, and market trends.
• Be part of a team that values creativity, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

4400 S Hamilton Rd, Groveport, OH 43125, USA