Formulation Scientist

R&D Formulation Chemist (Personal Care & OTC Products) Location: Doral, FL (100% Onsite) Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Salary: $80,000 – $120,000 (depending on experience) Why This Opportunity? If you're passionate about innovation, formulation, and bringing new products to market, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact. You'll join a collaborative R&D team developing cutting‑edge OTC and personal care products across skin care, hair care, sun care, and pet care. From reverse engineering market‑leading products to creating brand‑new formulations and supporting production scale‑up, you'll have ownership throughout the product development lifecycle while working in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment where your ideas and technical expertise are valued. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced R&D Formulation Chemist to support the research, development, and optimization of high‑quality OTC and non‑OTC personal care products. This hands‑on laboratory role is responsible for developing innovative formulations, conducting laboratory testing, troubleshooting formulation challenges, and supporting products from concept through commercial manufacturing. Approximately 50% of this role will focus on SPF/sunscreen formulation , making prior sunscreen formulation experience essential for success. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline. 2+ years of formulation experience within the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, or personal care industry. Required: Hands‑on experience formulating SPF/sunscreen products . This is a must‑have qualification, as approximately 50% of the formulation work will be dedicated to sunscreen products. Experience developing OTC and non‑OTC personal care products. Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong verbal and written communication skills a plus. Strong understanding of laboratory procedures, formulation principles, and analytical testing. Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines. Key Responsibilities Develop and formulate OTC and non‑OTC products including SPF/sunscreen , skin care, hair care, personal care, and pet care products. Lead sunscreen formulation projects, ensuring compliance with applicable OTC requirements and performance expectations. Prepare laboratory batches according to existing and newly developed formulations. Optimize formulations by adjusting pH, viscosity, stability, and other performance characteristics based on customer or project requirements. Reverse engineer competitive products and develop improved formulations. Conduct research on new raw materials, technologies, and formulation techniques. Document formulation procedures, laboratory observations, and technical data using laboratory notebooks and formulation software. Support first production batches and create detailed manufacturing procedures to ensure successful scale‑up and batch reproducibility. Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing issues for both new and existing products. Operate, maintain, and clean laboratory equipment while ensuring proper laboratory organization and housekeeping. Evaluate the physical and performance characteristics of formulations using standard laboratory testing methods. Manage product development projects from customer brief through commercialization. Provide technical support to Sales and Marketing during customer presentations and product development discussions. Maintain compliance with applicable industry regulations and quality standards. Perform additional duties as assigned. Employees receive training on current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), personal practices, safety procedures, and company quality standards. This position is primarily laboratory‑based and requires the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coats, gloves, hairnets, and other required safety gear. #J-18808-Ljbffr