Senior R&D Chemist: Personal Care Formulation Leader

Bell International Laboratories; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell International Laboratories is seeking a Senior Research and Development Chemist to lead formulation of personal care products and cosmetics from concept to finished goods.

The role requires advanced formulation expertise, strong knowledge of FDA regulations and cGMPs, and leadership to translate consumer insights into innovative products. You will supervise lab staff, mentor teammates, and collaborate with customers, QA and operations to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related sciences with 8+ years of formulating personal care products
• -OR- advanced degree in cosmetic chemistry and more than 6 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Initiate project concepts, develop objectives, plan priorities, and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Investigate/resolve research problems and scale-up issues.
• Communicate with customers on technical, regulatory and performance aspects.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and product development standards.
• Identify and implement cost reductions in raw materials.
• Scale-up approved formulations and identify critical process variables.
• Troubleshoot production issues and address batch variations.
• Set product specifications and write compounding procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate pilot batches; provide paperwork to operations.
• Provide ingredient specifications to QA for testing and approvals.
• Research formulations and interactions of raw materials; vendor research.
• Compile ingredient lists, QQs and artwork; interpret lab results; assess risks.
• Stay updated on market trends in retail formulations and ingredients.
• Provide training, mentoring and supervision to lab staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced formulation

FDA regulations

cGMP compliance

Leadership

Regulatory communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Chemistry or Cosmetic Science

8+ years in personal care formulation

Advanced degree in cosmetic chemistry

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bell International Laboratories is seeking a Senior Research and Development Chemist to lead formulation of personal care products and cosmetics from concept to finished goods.

The role requires advanced formulation expertise, strong knowledge of FDA regulations and cGMPs, and leadership to translate consumer insights into innovative products. You will supervise lab staff, mentor teammates, and collaborate with customers, QA and operations to ensure quality and timely delivery.