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Formulation Scientist

$70k - $80k

Atrium

Client Overview

Our client is a well-known personal care company dedicated to developing high-quality products that customers love. They are looking to add a Formulation Scientist to their hair care team.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$70k - $80k

Position Overview

The Formulation Scientist will support the development of new hair care products from concept through commercialization. This role will focus on formulation development, testing, scale-up, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to bring products to market.

Responsibilities Of The Formulation Scientist

  • Develop and optimize hair care formulations, including shampoo, conditioner, and styling products.
  • Create new formulation platforms and support various packaging formats.
  • The Formulation Scientist will conduct stability, compatibility, and performance testing.
  • Research new ingredients and technologies to improve product performance.
  • Partner with Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with state and federal laws.
  • Support pilot and production scale-up activities and troubleshoot formulation challenges.

Required Experience/Skills For The Formulation Scientist

  • 4+ years of hair care formulation experience.
  • Strong knowledge of surfactants, emulsions, polymers, and formulation science.
  • Experience developing products from concept to commercial launch.
  • Familiarity with stability testing, scale-up, and cosmetic regulations.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Formulation Scientist

  • Experience with hair treatments and styling technologies.
  • Knowledge of consumer testing and product claims support.

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related Science is required for the Formulation Scientist.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, and more

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