Skincare Chemist

JOB FUNCTION: Scientific
JOB TYPE: Direct Hire
LOCATION: Cincinnati, OH
COMPENSATION: $75k - $89k
REMOTE / ONSITE: Onsite
POSTED: Mar 26, 2024

Our client is hiring an Skincare Chemist for a contract manufacturer. The company is a successful cosmetic company that has established itself as a family-owned business. The company creates a variety of specialty products with a focus on Skincare. They are a culturally diverse and very team-oriented group.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$75,000 – $89,000 Annually – based on experience

Position Overview:

A Skincare Chemist position is currently open. The Skincare Chemist professional will be extremely independent and be responsible for product development using organic chemistry techniques to create new innovative Cosmetic, personal care, OTC, and skincare (primarily Skincare). The Skincare Chemist assist with formulation changes of existing formulations to improve product cost.

Responsibilities of the Skincare Chemist:

  • Raw material evaluation and selection for new skincare, sun care, and hair care formulations and reformulation of existing products
  • Application of creativity and novel ideas to beat the competitors and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for customers
  • Work cross-functionally with others in the lab on projects
  • Communicate with suppliers and upper management
  • Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and lab equipment
  • Set a high standard for lab hygiene and safety

Qualifications for the Skincare Chemist:

  • Must be knowledgeable with skincare emulsions and creating basic formulations from scratch
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in cosmetic/personal care, OTC, Skincare, Hair Care formulation development
  • Independent in product development in Skincare, OTC, or sun care
  • Ability to show successful product development in previous employment
  • Professional communication and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of Emulsion surfactants is a must

Education Requirements:

  • Chemist experience is more important than education, but qualified candidates will likely have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cosmetic Sciences, or Science related degree

Benefits:

  • Client provided benefits, upon eligibility
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EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
Position ID: 139511