R&D Cosmetic Chemist (OTC)

Our client, a Cosmetic Manufacturer that specializes in personal care products located in Southern California, a hub for the beauty industry, is actively looking to add a R&D Cosmetic Chemist (OTC) to their team. Industry: Cosmetics Location: Los Angeles, CA Type: Direct Hire Shift: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop new formulas and reverse engineered formulas based on customer briefs and price targets. Reformulate and improve existing formulas. Follow new trends closely with product launches, ingredients, and new concepts such as “free from” claims, and understand the formulation restrictions using these claims. Be familiar with cosmetic ingredients, especially their functions, delivery systems, and interactions depending on media/base. Meet with suppliers and maintain product files (clinical and regulatory). Work on innovation: create new textures, concepts, and actives to keep our R&D cutting edge. Help create marketing sheets to present to customers in innovation seminars. Request raw material pricing and input into our pricing matrix. Evaluation, selection, and advice regarding testing; claims, safety, microbiology. Assist the regulatory department by requesting all necessary ingredient information. Be flexible with project priorities as they vary from time to time and manage a large workload under tight timelines. Make decisions to troubleshoot production or compounding, and improve or revise manufacturing/filling processes if needed. Collaborate closely with chemists on challenging projects or when needed. Collaborate closely with the quality department to enhance knowledge about new formulas and establish standards. Maintain the laboratory clean and organized, respecting GLP guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science or higher degree in chemistry or a related field. Color formulation experience. Creative thinking, technical writing, and organizational skills. At least six years of industry experience in bench formulation. Knowledge of cosmetic/personal care raw materials, functionality, and interactions. Understanding of emulsion and surfactant technology as well as general formulation techniques. Familiarity with regulations for the U.S. market and other countries for globally approved formulas, especially in the natural and organic market (NSF, USDA/NOP, NPA). Estimated Min Rate: $85,000.00 Estimated Max Rate: $90,000.00 What’s In It for You? We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing company to meet your career aspirations. Benefits include: Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) MetLife Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401K Retirement Savings Plan Direct Deposit & weekly e-payroll Referral Bonus Programs Certification and training opportunities Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant’s experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh’s hiring clients’ preferences. To learn more about Yoh’s privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: #J-18808-Ljbffr Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company