Associate Chemist (Antiperspirant/Deodorant Formulation Development)

Revlon•Kenilworth, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Revlon is seeking an Associate Chemist to join its R&D Antiperspirant/Deodorant Formulation team. The role partners with internal colleagues and external vendors to develop antiperspirant and deodorant products in multiple forms. It includes formulation work, with a primary focus on organizational systems entry and product release activities for personal care products. The position is onsite and requires full-time presence at Revlon’s Kenilworth, New Jersey office. The Associate Chemist contributes to product development from project initiation through formulation, testing, documentation, and commercialization. The role coordinates with partner functions, laboratory personnel, and suppliers; manages formulation and product information for regulatory and safety reviews; and supports testing, manufacturing, and release processes. The position also supports regulatory reformulations and value-improvement initiatives for existing products. The base pay range is $66,000–$80,000 per year, with actual base pay potentially varying based on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Certain positions may also be eligible for short-term incentives. Employees and their families are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits. Other offerings include company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability, long-term disability, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, critical illness insurance, group legal, identity theft protection, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, three weeks of vacation (prorated in the first year), and twelve paid holidays. Vacation may depend on role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
0–3 years of experience in cosmetics formulation development.
Proficiency using computer systems and databases.
Knowledge of basic principles used in cosmetic science and formulation.
Ability to work independently and as part of a matrix team, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project-management skills and ability to manage multiple projects while meeting tight time constraints.
Ability to multitask and collaborate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to accuracy, attention to detail, and quality of information generated.
Willingness to take ownership and accountability to move projects forward efficiently and on time.
Ability to navigate organizational systems and workflows to code formulations, document product information, and formally release products into downstream programs.
Knowledge of how to operate standard laboratory equipment, such as mixers, viscometers, and pH meters.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa support; Revlon cannot sponsor or transfer employment visas for this role.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the antiperspirant/deodorant category.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver innovative antiperspirant and deodorant products across product forms and segments in a fast-paced environment.
Partner with laboratory personnel, including the laboratory Manager, to drive projects from initiation through formulation, testing, documentation, and commercialization; coordinate with partner functions to execute projects and meet timelines.
Prepare and/or facilitate product formulations for evaluation and testing.
Conduct and record product stability testing and identify solutions to problems.
Coordinate product testing with matrix partners, including microbiology, safety, efficacy, and package testing.
Manage collection, database entry, and approval of formula and ingredient information for regulatory and safety reviews, ingredient copy, claims, and artwork.
Manage collection, submission, and review of required Safety, Clinical, Microbiology, Packaging, Stability, Line Trial, and First Production testing and processes, maintaining alignment with project timelines and cost targets.
Issue formula standards and batch cards for further production.
Represent R&D in matrix team meetings, report product development status, and respond to changes.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with raw material suppliers to evaluate formulation opportunities.
Maintain knowledge of existing regulations and monitor pending regulatory requirements.
Support reformulation and implementation of existing products affected by global regulatory changes, as well as formulation-related value-improvement products, completing work ahead of required compliance or implementation dates.
Help resolve manufacturing, production, consumer, and other performance issues for new and existing products.
Support a safe, open, and collaborative work environment for the Antiperspirant/Deodorant lab.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their families.
Company-paid basic life insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability insurance, commencing upon hire and providing a portion of base salary for up to 26 weeks if disabled.
Long-term disability.
Supplemental life insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Critical illness insurance.
Group legal benefits.
Identity theft protection.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
Three weeks of vacation, prorated based on hire date during the first year; vacation may depend on role.
Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Certain positions may be eligible for short-term incentives.