Chemist | Bentley Labs

THG•US, New Jersey, NJ

13d•$60,000 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bentley Laboratories is a premier beauty contract manufacturer based in Edison, NJ, with over twenty years of experience supplying top global beauty brands. They specialize in creating and producing innovations across skincare, bodycare, haircare, hygiene, and color cosmetics. Bentley's core manufacturing capabilities include OTCs, skincare emulsions, surfactant systems, hot fill processing, and powders. Known for innovation, quality, and manufacturing excellence, Bentley maintains high standards in GMP compliance, safety, and operational efficiency. The Chemist will be responsible for making lab batches, performing stability tests, and managing product development from concept to completion under the guidance of the R&D manager. This role reports to the Senior R&D Manager.

Requirements

2+ years' experience in cosmetic formulation development and R&D.
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
Experience developing and modifying personal care, skincare, and haircare formulations.
Knowledge of formulation troubleshooting, stability testing, and laboratory best practices.
Understanding of cosmetic industry regulations, including FDA, CTFA, PCPC, and cGMP requirements.
Experience supporting scale-up activities and working within cross-functional teams, including Regulatory and Manufacturing.
Strong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
High level of initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to maintaining safe working practices and promoting a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

Review Product Development Requests (PDRs), collaborate with Sales Executives to clarify requirements, and ensure successful project completion.
Formulate OTC and non-OTC personal care, skincare, haircare, and sun care products using in-depth knowledge of ingredients and processes to meet customer-defined technical and aesthetic requirements.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing activities to ensure timely delivery and successful outcomes.
Prepare laboratory batches for customer evaluation, incorporating feedback through reformulation and resubmission as required.
Conduct and monitor stability testing in accordance with approved protocols, reformulating products when stability issues are identified.
Stay current with emerging cosmetic ingredients, technologies, and industry trends, applying innovative solutions to product development.
Optimize formulations to enhance product performance, cost efficiency, and manufacturing effectiveness.
Provide technical support to customers and Sales Executives, including participation in account team meetings and teleconferences.
Maintain accurate and complete R&D documentation in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards.
Mentor and collaborate with junior chemists and new hires to support effective bench work, project execution, and successful sample submissions.
Develop detailed laboratory-scale manufacturing processes, including order of addition, critical raw materials, processing parameters, benchmarks, preliminary specifications, and test results.
Partner with Regulatory to ensure all formulations meet applicable compliance requirements.
Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives, including SOP development, training materials, and technical databases.
Attend industry conferences, workshops, and professional development activities to expand formulation expertise and technical knowledge.
Promote a safe working environment by adhering to health, safety, cGMP, and laboratory procedures, while fostering a positive and safety-focused culture.