JOB TYPE: Direct Hire, Temp to Hire
LOCATION: Princeton, NJ
REMOTE / ONSITE: Onsite
POSTED: Jun 9, 2026
About Atrium:
What you do matters. Guided by our Applicant-Centric™ approach, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued, and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team committed to your growth and success.Client Overview:
Our client is a well-known personal care company dedicated to developing high-quality products that customers love. They are looking to add a Formulation Scientist to their hair care team.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$70k – $80k
Position Overview:
The Formulation Scientist will support the development of new hair care products from concept through commercialization. This role will focus on formulation development, testing, scale-up, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to bring products to market.
Responsibilities of the Formulation Scientist:
- Develop and optimize hair care formulations, including shampoo, conditioner, and styling products.
- Create new formulation platforms and support various packaging formats.
- The Formulation Scientist will conduct stability, compatibility, and performance testing.
- Research new ingredients and technologies to improve product performance.
- Partner with Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with state and federal laws.
- Support pilot and production scale-up activities and troubleshoot formulation challenges.
Required Experience/Skills for the Formulation Scientist:
- 4+ years of hair care formulation experience.
- Strong knowledge of surfactants, emulsions, polymers, and formulation science.
- Experience developing products from concept to commercial launch.
- Familiarity with stability testing, scale-up, and cosmetic regulations.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
Preferred Experience/Skills for the Formulation Scientist:
- Experience with hair treatments and styling technologies.
- Knowledge of consumer testing and product claims support.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related Science is required for the Formulation Scientist.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, and more
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EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
