Senior R&D Chemist – Cosmetic Formulation Innovator

Yoh Services LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit & epayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Training opportunities

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking a Senior R&D Chemist for a cosmetics-focused client in Southern California. The role emphasizes developing new formulas, reformulating existing products, and keeping pace with market trends on a Monday–Friday schedule via direct hire.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Chemistry or related field with 6+ years of bench formulation experience, and is familiar with cosmetic raw materials, emulsions, and regulatory requirements (NSF/USDA etc.).

Qualifications

• BS or higher in chemistry or related field.
• Color formulation experience preferred.
• Creative thinking, technical writing and organizational skills.
• 6+ years of industry bench formulation experience.
• Knowledge of cosmetic/personal care raw materials, functionality, and interactions.
• Understanding of emulsion and surfactant technology as well as general formulation techniques.
• Must be familiar with regulation for US market and other countries for globally approved formulas, especially for the natural and organic market (NSF, USDA/NOP, NPA).

Responsibilities

• Develop new formulas and reverse engineered formula based on customer’s briefs and price target.
• Reformulate and improve existing formulas.
• Follow new trends closely with new products launches, ingredients and new concept such as “free from” claims.
• Be familiar with cosmetic ingredient especially their function, delivery system, interaction depending of media/base.
• Meet with suppliers and keep product files (clinical and regulatory).
• Work on Innovation, create new textures, concepts, actives to keep our R&D with cutting edge formulation.

Job description

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking a Senior R&D Chemist for a cosmetics-focused client in Southern California. The role emphasizes developing new formulas, reformulating existing products, and keeping pace with market trends on a Monday–Friday schedule via direct hire.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Chemistry or related field with 6+ years of bench formulation experience, and is familiar with cosmetic raw materials, emulsions, and regulatory requirements (NSF/USDA etc.).