Senior Cosmetic Chemist
Job Description
Base salary $70,000-$100,000 in base salary annually based on experience
Benefits available including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO and paid holidays
An established personal care manufacturer is looking for an experienced R&D Chemist III to join its on-site product development team. In this role, you'll work on a wide range of formulations including skincare, OTC topicals, and sun care, contributing to projects from concept through scale-up and commercialization.
You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in packaging, regulatory, marketing, and operations—all housed under one roof—to bring high-quality, innovative products to market.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and scale up cosmetic and OTC formulations
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Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and troubleshoot product issues
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Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards (FDA, ICH, cGMP)
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Conduct raw material evaluations and stability testing
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Maintain accurate technical documentation throughout the development process
Requirements:
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BS/MS/PhD in Chemistry, Biology, or related field
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8–10+ years of formulation experience in personal care, cosmetics, OTC, or related industries
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Strong lab skills with emulsions, balms, creams, or sunscreens
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Familiarity with lab and production equipment
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Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at tmack@cps4jobs.com.
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Job Requirements
Requirements:
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BS/MS/PhD in Chemistry, Biology, or related field
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8–10+ years of formulation experience in personal care, cosmetics, OTC, or related industries
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Strong lab skills with emulsions, balms, creams, or sunscreens
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Familiarity with lab and production equipment
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Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills
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Consistent job history preferred
Great role for a hands-on chemist who enjoys full-cycle product development in a collaborative, on-site setting.
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at tmack@cps4jobs.com.
JO: 25.25TM
#LI-TM1
Meet Your Recruiter
Tory Mack
Technical Recruiter
What I Do:
I am proud to be part of the CPS flagship division, Industrial Laboratory. Our company started in order to serve the industrial chemicals industry, one of the backbones of the U.S. economy, by bringing together talented technical specialists with the companies that need them. I recruit and place people in the following positions:
- Formulation/Product Development
- Organic and Polymer Synthesis
- Application Chemistry
- Technical Service
- Process Chemistry
- Analytical/Method Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control
- Group Leader/R&D Manager
My Recruiting Philosophy:
When working with you as a candidate I have 3 goals:
Listen and ask questions to find out what the right opportunities look like for you
Connect you with active openings and interested companies based on your criteria
Educate you throughout the interview process to help you become a standout candidate for each individual opportunity
About Me:
I grew up in Southern Indiana and moved to the greater Chicago area 10 years ago. My education is in opera and music, so I enjoy anything and everything related to the arts! I love helping people through recruiting – I believe the right career move is one of the most important decisions a person can make and it is a privilege to be a part of that process.