R&D Cosmetic Chemist (OTC)

R&D Cosmetic Chemist (OTC) Our client, a Cosmetic Manufacturer that specializes in personal care products located in Southern California, 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 formula based on customer’s briefs and price target. Reformulate and improve existing formulas. Follow new trends closely with new product launches, ingredients, and new concepts such as “free from” claims. Be familiar with the formulation restrictions using these claims. Be familiar with cosmetic ingredients especially their function, delivery system, interaction depending on media/base. Meet with suppliers and keep product files (clinical and regulatory). Work on Innovation, create new textures, concepts, actives to keep our R&D with cutting edge formulation. Help creating marketing sheet to present to our customers in innovation seminars. Request raw material pricing and input in our pricing matrix. Evaluation/Selection/Advice regarding testing; Claims, Safety, Microbiology. Assist Regulatory department requesting all the necessary ingredient information. Be flexible with project priorities as they vary from time to time and manage a large workload under tight timeline. Be able to make decisions to troubleshoot production or compounding. Improve and/or revise manufacturing/filling process if needed. Work closely with our chemists to help on challenging projects or when needed. Work closely with our Quality department to improve knowledge about new formulas, establishing standards. Maintain the laboratory clean and organized, respecting GLP’s. Qualifications Bachelor of Science or higher degree in chemistry or related field. Color formulation experience. Creative thinking, technical writing and organizational skills. At least 6 years or more of industry experience on the bench formulating. Knowledge of cosmetic/personal care raw materials, functionality, and interactions. Understanding of emulsion and surfactant technology as well as general formulation techniques. Must be familiar with regulation for US market and other countries for globally approved formulas, especially for the natural and organic market (NSF, USDA/NOP, NPA). Benefits 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 epayroll 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 Services LLC