Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

R&D Senior Chemist - Skincare/Color

$80k - $110k

Englewood Lab

Title: Sr. Chemist - Skincare/Color
Reports to: Chief Scientific Officer
Department: R&D - Skincare

Responsibility Summary: The Sr. Chemist is responsible for leading the development of innovative skincare formulations while supporting business and client needs. This role oversees product development from concept through scale-up, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements (including OTC and color), and provides technical leadership by mentoring junior chemists. The position also involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and customers, evaluation of new materials and technologies, and support within both laboratory and production environments to ensure high-quality, market-ready products.

Responsibilities :
The Sr. Chemist is responsible for supporting the company's business events through a variety of tasks, including:
  • Formulate and facilitate development of innovative skin care products, line extensions, and product improvements.
  • Supervise, mentor, teach, and lead junior chemists in skincare cosmetics formulation.
  • Proactively scan and research new concepts, materials, technical opportunities and partnerships.
  • Work in the production environment whenever necessary.
  • Work with project managers/customers to develop the product forms and shade palettes they expect.
  • Understand and comply with color regulations.
  • Developing stability protocols for skincare products and monitor product stability.
  • Advise on lab equipment needs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
Qualifications:
  • BS in Chemistry or higher in a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years in developing R&D skin care formulations.
  • Must have experience in OTC product development.
  • SPF and color formulation experience is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of formulations and scale-up.
  • Have good understanding of production equipment and their uses.
  • Have a good understanding of the raw materials used in skincare cosmetics.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 10-15 pounds.
Compensation & Benefits:
The approximate pay range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities.
The benefit package includes:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
  • PTO
  • Special Paid Leave for employees' personal events
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) employer match
  • Year-End G
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the R&D Senior Chemist - Skincare/Color in Totowa, NJ vacancy
  • Englewood Lab in Totowa, NJ seeks a Chemist to support color cosmetics development, batch analysis, and formulation. You'll measure viscosity, pH...  ...bachelor in chemistry or related field is required, with 2-5 years in R&D or cosmetic formulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Englewood Lab
    Suggested

    Englewood Lab

    Totowa, NJ
    4 days ago
  • $60k - $68k

    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,... 
    Suggested

    Englewood Lab

    Totowa, NJ
    4 days ago
  • $60k - $68k

     ...Title: Chemist  Department:  R&D - Skincare Level: Junior Level / Entry Level Responsibility Summary:  The Chemist will be responsible for analyzing batches, measuring physical parameters such as Viscosity, pH, and Density, interacting with vendors, documenting... 
    Suggested

    Englewood Lab, Inc.

    Totowa, NJ
    13 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Job Description Title: Senior R&D Chemist Department: Research & Development Reports To: R&D Lab Supervisor Location: Newark, NJ area Position Summary The Senior R&D Chemist is responsible for the research, formulation, development... 
    Senior
    Work at office

    The Chatham Group

    Newark, NJ
    12 days ago
  • $70k - $90k

     ...Senior Chemist Small family-owned chemical manufacturer looking for an experienced chemist in industrial coatings or adhesives formulations...  ...pay; great opportunities for professional growth! The Senior R&D Chemist is responsible for the research, formulation, development... 
    Senior

    CPS

    Newark, NJ
    4 days ago
  • $140k - $190k

     ...application will be treated confidentially.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or any other basis protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of... 
    Senior
    Temporary work

    Symrise

    Teterboro, NJ
    10 hours ago
  •  ...have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the U.S. and Europe. The Company consists...  ...and Health, and Specialty Products. POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Formulation Scientist position, within Flavors R&D team, will... 
    Senior
    Work experience placement
    Local area
    Worldwide

    Balchem

    Montvale, NJ
    1 day ago
  • KDC-ONE in Saddle Brook, NJ is seeking a Chemist for the Chemaid Research & Development Lab. You will report to the Technical Director and...  ...batch prep, and data maintenance in a collaborative cosmetics R&D setting. The ideal candidate holds a BS in Chemistry with 5-8 years... 

    Kdc One

    Saddle Brook, NJ
    2 days ago
  • $90k - $100k

    SOFIE in Totowa, NJ is seeking a Sr Radiochemist, RCM Project Lead to develop and validate manufacturing methods for diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and leading a team in quality control procedures...
    Senior

    SOFIE

    Totowa, NJ
    6 days ago
  • $130.9k - $160k

     ...purpose.Job SummaryBased on priorities set by Program Directors, the Senior R&D Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of...  ...receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability... 
    Senior
    Minimum wage
    Ongoing contract
    Full time
    Local area
    Remote work
    Worldwide

    ZOLL Medical Corporation

    Parsippany, NJ
    2 days ago
  • $86.9k - $119.52k

     ...Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.As a NA Confections R&D food scientist, you'll be a key champion of the brand’s consumer...  ...receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Work at office
    Relocation package
    3 days per week

    Mondelēz International

    East Hanover, NJ
    3 days ago
  • Job Description Job Description Wilmington PharmaTech (WPT) is seeking self-motivated Research Scientists to join our dynamic chemistry process department for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis in clinical phase drug development.   Key Responsibilities...
    Senior

    Wilmington PharmaTech Company LLC

    Newark, NJ
    10 days ago
  • Job Description Job Description Key Responsibilities: Candidates will design and perform experiments in order to develop new processes for the manufacture of new drug candidates. The candidate will be expected to subsequently undertake the manufacture of these...
    Senior

    Wilmington PharmaTech Company LLC

    Newark, NJ
    10 days ago
  • Job Description Job Description Follows/executes written procedures/protocols with minimal supervision and completes notebook and verification with accuracy. Conducts sample analysis, method development and method qualification/verification/validation under...
    Senior

    Wilmington PharmaTech Company LLC

    Newark, NJ
    10 days ago
  •  ...Novartis Group Companies seeks a Director, R&D Legal, Americas to provide strategic legal support for Research & Development across the Americas, including FDA regulatory requirements, development strategies, human subject protection, GxP compliance, and governance of... 
    Senior
    3 days per week

    Jobleads-US

    East Hanover, NJ
    3 days ago
  • $190k - $215k

     ...inspiring career? You just found it. Job Overview The Senior Manager, R&D Product Excellence is responsible for leading a...  ...receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy... 
    Senior
    Temporary work
    Worldwide
    Flexible hours

    Getinge

    Wayne, NJ
    28 days ago
  •  ...including fulfillment, supply chain, R&D, marketing, and development),...  ...enthusiast with an eye for color and application to join our...  ...Development team as an Associate Chemist. In this role, you will bridge...  .... You will work closely with senior chemists to develop new... 
    Home office

    Kinetic Brands

    Passaic, NJ
    4 days ago
  • $67.39k - $84.23k

     ...environmental remediation at hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste (HTRW) sites? Our team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Staff Radiological Chemist to support. This position will have you sit in either our Bloomfield, NJ ; Pennington, NJ; or Columbia, MD office... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Work at office

    Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

    Bloomfield, NJ
    a month ago
  • $75k - $85k

     ...They are currently seeking a Formulation Chemist . Salary/Hourly Rate: $75k - $85k...  ...Overview: Reporting to the Manager of R&D, the Formulation Chemist supports the development...  ...orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or... 
    Hourly pay

    Atrium Staffing

    Nutley, NJ
    4 days ago
  • $85k - $105k

    Sika in Lyndhurst, New Jersey is seeking a Product Manager focused on maintaining and developing new products for the automotive OEM industry in North America. The role involves managing projects from proposal to release, ensuring quality control, and providing technical...

    Sika

    Lyndhurst, NJ
    6 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Join Sepax Technologies and help develop the next generation of chromatography materials. We are seeking an R&D Scientist with expertise in polymer chemistry, materials chemistry, and/or surface modification to contribute to the development of... 

    Sepax Technologies, Inc.

    Newark, NJ
    12 days ago
  • $110.2k - $176.4k

     ...that turn dreams into possibilities. Job Description The R&D Senior Engineer will be a key contributor on a R&D team within BD-...  ...Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry,... 
    Senior
    Hourly pay
    Daily paid
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    BD

    Franklin Lakes, NJ
    4 days ago
  •  ...designed to optimize our lab network. The Senior Program Manager will drive the end-to-end...  ...resume. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion...  ...cross-functional stakeholders—including R&D, Franchise, National Lab Ops, Regional Lab... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Part time
    Work experience placement
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Quest Diagnostics

    Clifton, NJ
    1 day ago
  • $65k

     ..., safer and more interconnected world Job Description The Chemist II, E&L will perform sample preparation, GC-MS/FID and/or LC-MS/...  ...promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Immediate start

    SGS North America Inc

    Fairfield, Essex County, NJ
    4 days ago
  • $85k - $105k

     ...skills. Provide training to new employees, Technicians and/or Jr Chemists Maintain as clean, safe, tidy and harassment free work...  ...qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity,... 
    Temporary work
    Worldwide

    Sika AG

    Lyndhurst, NJ
    3 days ago
  • $66k - $87k

     ...- always inspiring more... Your role Application Chemist is expected to work with Managerial supervision on Manager defined...  ...emulsifiers, UV filters, active chemical ingredients required. Color cosmetics a plus. Our offer Become part of our open... 

    Symrise

    Teterboro, NJ
    3 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Sika is looking for an experienced Jr. Chemist to join its growing team in Lyndhurst, NJ. With an innovative mind...  ...qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity,... 
    Local area
    Worldwide

    Sika AG

    Lyndhurst, NJ
    10 hours ago
  •  ...It’s about providing clarity and hope.As a Senior Product Manager, you will work for the...  ...resume. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion...  ...solutions to enable prioritization within R&D, IT and OperationsGenerate customer... 
    Senior
    Work experience placement

    Quest Diagnostics

    Secaucus, NJ
    2 days ago
  • $120.61k - $170k

     ...application will be treated confidentially.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or any other basis protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of... 
    Temporary work

    Symrise

    Teterboro, NJ
    4 days ago
  • Job-ID28252448Reference26-14449Job Description: Execute agreed R&D activities to deliver the brand’s program, ranging from innovation, renovation, quality improvement and margin enhancement. Works as a member of a cross-functional project team to deliver projects on time... 

    Mindlance

    Englewood Cliffs, NJ
    2 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to R&D Senior Chemist - Skincare/Color. Be the first to apply!