R&D Chemist

About Atrium:

Client Overview:

Our client is a rapidly growing consumer products organization specializing in personal care innovation. The company focuses on developing high-quality, science-driven products and values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams. They are currently looking to add an R&D Chemist to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$30/hr – $35/hr

Position Overview:

The R&D Chemist will support research and development efforts focused on the formulation and improvement of personal care products. The R&D Chemist develops new formulations, refines existing products, and conducts laboratory testing while collaborating with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, packaging, and marketing. 

Responsibilities of the R&D Chemist:

• Develop new product formulations and reformulate existing products under guidance.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory documentation and database records.
• Conduct and monitor stability testing (e.g., texture, odor, pH, viscosity) and summarize results.
• Prepare, label, and submit product samples in accordance with standard procedures.
• Support project timelines, ensuring alignment with cost and delivery objectives.
• Evaluate and research new raw materials for potential use in future formulations.
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving formulation-related challenges.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while effectively prioritizing workload.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the R&D function.

Required Experience/Skills for the R&D Chemist:

• Available to start working immediately. Local candidates are preferred.
• 2 – 3 years of experience in personal care or cosmetic formulation.
• Practical laboratory experience, including batching, compounding, and evaluating formulations.
• Strong understanding of formulation principles (emulsions, surfactant systems, rheology, preservation systems, etc.).
• Experience conducting stability testing and interpreting results (e.g., pH, viscosity, phase separation, color, odor).
• Knowledge of raw materials, including functional properties and compatibility within formulations.
• Familiarity with scale-up considerations and transitioning formulas from lab to pilot/manufacturing environments.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the R&D Chemist:

• Familiarity with industry trends in personal care or beauty products.
• Experience working with formulation databases or lab information systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exposure to cross-functional product development environments.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline is required.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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