Formulator, Personal Care Products

ProCaps Labs•Henderson, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Experienced cosmetic formulator specializing in the development of personal care products including soaps, cleansing bars, shampoos, conditioners, and oral care formulations. Skilled in ingredient functionality, surfactant chemistry and systems, sensory evaluation, and organoleptic testing to create high-performance products that meet consumer expectations, regulatory standards, and manufacturing requirements. Results-driven R&D formulator with expertise in cosmetic and personal care products. Additional duties will be to contribute to and support corporate quality initiatives ensuring the Company has only the highest quality products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry or related field in science
Minimum of 2 – 5 years of formulations experience in the cosmetic, personal care industry or similar field
Background in science, health, or nutrition
Must be detail oriented, highly organized and possess strong communication and technical skills
Must be able to interact effectively and professionally with individuals throughout the company, both verbally and in writing
Analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data for reports, recommend solutions to various production issues, and prioritize work
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrated ability to juggle, organize, and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands, and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate
Good understanding of the impact of food and nutrients on health
Working knowledge of computers and aptitude to learn new programs
Proficient in MS Office

Nice To Haves

Surfactant chemistry and systems
Sensory evaluation
Organoleptic testing
Ingredient functionality
Oral care formulations
Cleansing bars
Shampoos
Conditioners
Soaps
Syndet bars
Toothpaste products
Stability testing
Compatibility testing
Viscosity testing
pH testing
Preservative efficacy testing
Raw material sourcing
Active ingredient sourcing
Troubleshoot formulation issues
Troubleshoot processing issues
Troubleshoot separation issues
Troubleshoot discoloration issues
Troubleshoot fragrance stability issues
Troubleshoot product performance issues
Cosmetic regulatory requirements
Oral care regulatory requirements
Labeling standards
Formulation records maintenance
Specification maintenance
Testing documentation maintenance
Batch reports maintenance
Corporate Meeting Involvement
Testing – General
Maintain testing documentation files
Verify formulas documented in manufacturing software system with Formulation Sheet
Create test sheets (Excel software application)
Testing – New Product
Liaison with Planning, Production, and QC
Bench-top trials
Pilot runs
Production scale-ups
Ensure product consistency
Ensure manufacturability
Develop and maintain documentation and forms
Establish required product specifications
Testing – Raw Materials
Research emerging ingredients
Research nutrition trends
Research flavor profiles
Support innovation
Competitive product development
Review results of raw material evaluation
Assist QC in method development for material analysis
Provide recommendations to PD Manager on feasibility of use of raw materials
Make suggestions for possible changes
Generate proposed material specifications
Edit material specifications
Production/Blending
Create Dispensing and Blending Recipes for all blends
Review and/or sign all Blending Batch Tickets
Assist Production to resolve raw material issues in manufacturing
Evaluate production processes using statistical process-control methods
Investigate/Track production issues involving raw materials
Archive production issues for future reference
Current Product Evaluation
Characterize current products
Evaluate ingredient functionality
Evaluate allergen considerations
Evaluate compatibility within various product systems
Identify methods to improve products from a raw material aspect
Continually evaluate science, raw materials and trends of nutritional science for existing product improvement
Generate and pro
New product formulations
Existing product formulations
"FIX" formulas to deplete excess inventories of discontinued formulas, blended powders, and raw materials
Cleaning Codes and Validation
Assign cleaning codes
Coordinate with Production and QC to validate cleaning requirements
Maintain formulas documented in software system
Manufacturing Software System
Input formulas
Input new raw materials
Maintain formulas documented in software system
Ad Hoc Projects
Assist Director on various projects as assigned
All other outside projects shall be approved by Director, CEO and PD Manager

Responsibilities

Responsible for quality and continuous improvement within the job scope
Develop and refine formulations for soaps, syndet bars, shampoos, conditioners, and toothpaste products
Perform stability, compatibility, viscosity, pH, and preservative efficacy testing during product development
Source and evaluate raw materials, including surfactants and active ingredients
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to scale formulas from laboratory batches to full production
Troubleshoot formulation and processing issues related to separation, discoloration, fragrance stability, and product performance
Ensure compliance with cosmetic and oral care regulatory requirements and labeling standards
Maintain formulation records, specifications, testing documentation, and batch reports
Coordinate signing off of all new/changed formulas
Create test sheets (Excel software application)
Issue tests
Review test results with PD Management
Submit PRE parameters to Planning and Production
Perform tests. Liaison with Planning, Production, and QC
Conduct bench-top trials, pilot runs, and production scale-ups to ensure product consistency and manufacturability
Develop and maintain documentation and forms
Establish required product specifications
Research emerging ingredients, nutrition trends, and flavor profiles to support innovation and competitive product development
Review results of raw material evaluation
Assist QC in method development for material analysis
Provide recommendations to PD Manager on feasibility of use of raw materials and/or make suggestions for possible changes
Generate proposed material specifications and edit as needed
Create Dispensing and Blending Recipes for all blends
Review and/or sign all Blending Batch Tickets
Assist Production to resolve raw material issues in manufacturing
Evaluate production processes using statistical process-control methods in conjunction with Production staff
Investigate/Track production issues involving raw materials and archive for future reference
Characterize current products
Evaluate ingredient functionality, allergen considerations, and compatibility within various product systems
Identify methods to improve products from a raw material aspect
Continually evaluate science, raw materials and trends of nutritional science for existing product improvement
Generate new product formulations
Generate existing product formulations
Generate "FIX" formulas to deplete excess inventories of discontinued formulas, blended powders, and raw materials
Assign cleaning codes
Coordinate with Production and QC to validate cleaning requirements
Maintain formulas documented in software system
Input formulas into manufacturing software system
Input new raw materials into manufacturing software system
Maintain formulas documented in software system
Assist Director on various projects as assigned
Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Benefits

Competitive salary
Excellent Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance $0 when you qualify for the Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Eight (8) Company Holidays
401k with 4.5% match
100% Company Life Coverage
100% Short Term Disability Coverage
Gym Membership Fee Reimbursement
Vitamin Allowance + Discounts
Company-Funded HS ($1,600/year)
Cash Reward Employee Referral Program
Pet Insurance