Research & Development Chemist

Voyant Beauty • Los Angeles, CA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for researching, formulating, and reverse engineering skin, body, and hair care products, utilizing your expertise in cosmetic science and laboratory techniques. You will maintain precise documentation following standard laboratory practices and work on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes. Additionally, you will lead the laboratory scale-up of formulations, ensuring smooth transitions to production. A key part of the role involves staying current with new product chemistries and market trends to drive innovation and product development.

Requirements

• 1-3 years Experience in cosmetic formulation and development
• In depth knowledge of principles of cosmetic science

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years Experience with O/W, W/O emulsions, gels, pomades, shampoos, conditioners, body wash, hand soaps, mousses and OTC formulations
• 1-3 years Experience with regulatory requirements as it pertains to cosmetic/personal care formulation
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Good communication skills
• Prior experience in contract manufacturing desirable
• Ability to analyze data, interpret results, and make decisions that affect product development.
• Attention to detail, especially when conducting experiments and documenting findings.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to adjust to new challenges, evolving technologies, and market demands quickly.
• Ability to think creatively to develop new formulations and improve existing products.
• Ability to create, test, and optimize product formulations for skin, body, and hair care products.
• Ability to troubleshoot formulation or process issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Skilled in maintaining detailed, accurate records of research, experiments, and product development processes.
• Ability to write reports, technical documents, and research findings clearly

Responsibilities

• Research, formulate, and reverse engineering of skin, body, and hair care products employing general cosmetic science and laboratory principles and techniques.
• Develop manufacturing processes and manage laboratory scale-up formulations.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of experiments and formulations, following standard laboratory recording techniques and protocols.
• Research new products, chemistries, and market trends.
• Interact and communicate with internal and external customers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees