Senior Chemist, Research & Development

Voyant Beauty • Elkhart, IN

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About The Position

Voyant Beauty is seeking a Senior Chemist for their Research & Development team. This role is responsible for the formulation and reverse engineering of skin, body, and hair care products, utilizing core cosmetic science and laboratory principles. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with various formulations, a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, and the ability to research new products and innovations to drive business opportunities. Voyant Beauty fosters a culture of teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, investing in employee growth and prioritizing safety.

Requirements

• 4-6 years Experience in cosmetic formulation and development (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree Chemistry or related discipline required or commensurate experience (Preferred)
• In depth knowledge of principles of cosmetic science (High proficiency)
• Ability to work with minimum supervision (High proficiency)
• Excellent communication skills (High proficiency)
• Ability to analyze data, interpret results, and make decisions that affect product development (High proficiency)
• Attention to detail, especially when conducting experiments and documenting findings (High proficiency)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment (High proficiency)
• Ability to adjust to new challenges, evolving technologies, and market demands quickly (High proficiency)
• Ability to think creatively to develop new formulations and improve existing products (High proficiency)
• Ability to create, test, and optimize product formulations for skin, body, and hair care products (High proficiency)
• Ability to troubleshoot formulation or process issues and develop innovative solutions (High proficiency)
• Skilled in maintaining detailed, accurate records of research, experiments, and product development processes (High proficiency)
• Ability to write reports, technical documents, and research findings clearly (High proficiency)

Nice To Haves

• 4-6 years Experience with: O/W, W/O emulsions, gels, pomades, shampoos, conditioners, body wash, hand soaps, mousses, and OTC formulations (Preferred)
• 4-6 years Experience with regulatory requirements as it pertains to cosmetic/personal care formulation (Preferred)
• Prior experience in contract manufacturing desirable (Medium proficiency)

Responsibilities

• Research, formulate, and reverse engineer skin, body, and hair care products employing general cosmetic science and laboratory principles and techniques.
• Develop manufacturing processes and manage laboratory scale-up of formulations.
• Skilled documentation and recording techniques common to laboratory practices.
• Research new products, chemistries, and competitor products for new business opportunities.
• Assist Product Development and Customer Service with technical calls to customers.
• Stay up to date with industry and consumer trends.

What This Job Offers

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