R&D Chemist (Junior Level) - Cosmetics - Color

Title: Chemist

Reports to: Director of Color & Innovation

Department: R&D - Color

Responsibility Summary: The Chemist will be responsible for analyzing batches, measuring physical parameters such as Viscosity, pH, and Density, interacting with vendors, documenting, collaborating with supervisor, and entering formulation.

Responsibilities: The Chemist is responsible for supporting the company's business events through a variety of tasks, including:

• Maintain a lab note book
• Make batches
• Create ingredient qualitative and quantitative list
• Check next day specification from previous day batch
• Follow up with on-going stabilities
• Communicate with raw material vendors
• Attend in-house vendor presentations
• Enter formulation into the company formulator
• Review results with supervisor
• Analyze lab batch measuring physical parameters: Viscosity, pH, and Density
• Assist in the formulation and development of innovative skin care and color cosmetic products, including line extensions and product improvements
• Support in color matching and formulation adjustments
• Support compliance with color regulations and internal quality standards
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper organization of raw materials and samples

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (or Biology that has had chemistry and organic chemistry classes)
• 2- 5 years of experience in R&D, formulation, emulsions, and other forms of color product formulations
• Well organized and highly detail oriented
• Must work well with others and communicate effectively
• Strong understanding of cosmetic raw materials, formulation principles, production equipment
• Strong color matching skills
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10-15 pounds

Compensation & Benefits: The approximate pay range for this position is $60,000 - $68,000. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities.

The benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Special Paid Leave for employees’ personal events
• Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Year-End Gift

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