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Skincare & Haircare Chemist

Omaha, NE

Posted: 06/05/2025 Industry: Laboratory - Industrial Chemicals Job Number: 112.25TM Pay Rate: 70,000-95,000 Remote Friendly: On-Site Experience: 1 - 2 years

Job Description

 

Pay Rate: $70,000-$95,00 in base salary 

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.

A growing personal care contract manufacturer focused on emerging brands is looking for an experienced Formulation Chemist to join their innovative team!

This is a chance to work with cutting-edge ingredients, collaborate with passionate teams, and play a key role in helping fast-growing brands launch products to market. The company offers an active career ladder and a strong leadership development program, making it an excellent environment for career growth.

What You’ll Do:

  • Develop new formulations that meet or exceed customer expectations.

  • Partner with suppliers to leverage the newest ingredient innovations.

  • Create and test laboratory batches for efficacy and performance.

  • Troubleshoot and refine formulas for quality, performance, and cost.

  • Support scale-up by collaborating with Process Engineering and Manufacturing teams.

  • Participate in project team meetings, providing timely updates.

  • Maintain accurate documentation of formulas and manufacturing instructions.

  • Provide technical input to Marketing and support social media content.

  • Stay up to date through continuing education, trade shows, and professional development.

  • Travel occasionally for cross-site projects or industry events.

Requirements:

  • BS degree or higher in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.

  • Strong formulation expertise with in-depth knowledge of cosmetic/personal care raw materials, their functionality, and interactions.

  • Ability to identify and interpret variations in products, equipment, and procedures that may impact results.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams.

  • Proven ability to identify and apply new or improved formulation technologies to meet project needs.

  • Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining priorities and focus.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory procedures, testing instrumentation, and experimental design/control.

  • Flexible and adaptable with a positive, can-do attitude.

  • Ability to apply technical expertise and prior experience to generate innovative and proprietary product solutions.

  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with Sales, Production, Regulatory, and Quality teams.

**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:

    • BS degree or higher in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.

    • Strong formulation expertise with in-depth knowledge of cosmetic/personal care raw materials, their functionality, and interactions.

    • Ability to identify and interpret variations in products, equipment, and procedures that may impact results.

    • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams.

    • Proven ability to identify and apply new or improved formulation technologies to meet project needs.

    • Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining priorities and focus.

    • Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory procedures, testing instrumentation, and experimental design/control.

    • Flexible and adaptable with a positive, can-do attitude.

    • Ability to apply technical expertise and prior experience to generate innovative and proprietary product solutions.

    • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with Sales, Production, Regulatory, and Quality teams.

**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: 112.25TM

#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.

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