Product Development and Innovation Lead

Bentley Laboratories, LLC • Edison, NJ

2d • $99,000 - $109,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Bentley Laboratories, LLC is seeking a Product Development and Innovation Lead to join their team. This role involves conducting market analysis, researching ingredients, formulating personal care products, and presenting new concepts to clients. The position requires a strong understanding of chemistry, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes within the beauty industry.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or related field
• 2 years of experience in job offered or in a Product Development and Innovation Lead-related occupation
• Demonstrable experience in formulating personal care products with at least two years of experience in skin care and hair care
• Utilizing the principles of organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and cosmetic chemistry (including skin and hair processing) to understand how ingredients interact with each other and create stable formulations
• Working within the regulatory requirements of US, EU and China to create globally compliant formulations
• Utilizing Over the Counter (OTC) experience including knowledge of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monograph as well as global rules and regulations with respect to artwork and labeling
• Utilizing bulk manufacturing, filling, packing and kettle configuration knowledge to develop manufacturing process from scale up to commercial size with consistent quality
• Working within FDA regulations and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements to create OTC formulations
• Utilizing expert knowledge of Chemistry and Polymer Science to interact efficiently with suppliers around the globe and select ingredients that are stable, efficacious, natural, and meet the customer’s cost

Responsibilities

• Conduct white gap analysis for existing brands and create concepts that fit our customer brand ethos
• Research ingredients for each category: skincare, haircare and suncare, and maintain an Innovation Ingredient Database
• Write formulas based on these concepts, make samples, and ensure stability to showcase new and existing brands
• Work on building an Innovation Library with potential shelf-ready formulas and concepts
• Create aesthetic presentations to present to top brands in the business’ portfolio
• Help business development by pitching new concepts and ingredients to potential customers
• Actively work with raw material vendors and act as a liaison with R&D to help with new ingredients to aid existing PDRs
• Conduct in-depth market analysis and keep up with beauty industry trends, attend tradeshows, and maintain vendor relationships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior