Formulation Chemist

Rodan and Fields Beauty, LLC•Berkeley, CA

4d•$84,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rodan + Fields is seeking a Formulation Chemist to join the Research & Development team in Berkeley, California. This full-time, on-site laboratory role supports OTC and cosmetic skincare formulation through hands-on bench work, prototype development, stability testing, troubleshooting, and accurate documentation. The ideal candidate has strong technical curiosity, practical cosmetic formulation experience, and the ability to translate product objectives into high-quality laboratory prototypes. This role requires a detail-oriented, collaborative professional who can manage multiple priorities and communicate technical information clearly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline with a minimum of 5 years related experience. A master's degree with 3 years related experience, or equivalent work experience.
Working knowledge of cosmetic formulation principles, skin biology, raw material functionality, emulsion technology, and product development practices.
Strong laboratory technique, documentation discipline, organization, and attention to detail, with the ability to support multiple formulation projects.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and sound judgment in resolving technical or operational issues.
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, project coordination, and written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and customize OTC and cosmetic skincare formulations, including lab batches, prototypes, and trial compositions aligned with project goals.
Design, execute, monitor, and summarize formulation experiments, stability studies, and product evaluations according to established procedures and timelines.
Maintain complete and accurate laboratory notebooks, formulation records, stability data, observations, specifications, and project documentation.
Enter and maintain formulations in designated formulation software.
Troubleshoot formulation, processing, stability, and performance issues using sound scientific judgment.
Evaluate raw materials, competitive products, Rodan + Fields products, and trial compositions against established criteria.
Stay current on cosmetic ingredients, formulation technologies, processing methods, industry trends, and relevant regulatory considerations.
Order raw materials, obtain supplier information, enter and track life cycle of materials in the chemical inventory system.
Assist with scale-up batches to support clinical supplies and package stability testing.
Maintain laboratory equipment, raw material inventory, consumables, work areas, and glassware in accordance with SOPs and safety expectations.
Prepare and store samples for internal evaluation and external testing; document results and communicate findings clearly and promptly.