Formulations Chemist

Formulation Chemist
Contract: Irvine, California, US
Salary Range: 40.00 - 45.00 | Per Hour
Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology
Job Title: Chemist II/III (Formulation Chemist)
Duration: 24 Months Contract (++Possible Extension Based on Performance and Business Needs)
Shift: Monday-Friday | 8 Hours per Day | Standard Business Hours
Pay Rate Range : $40.00 to $45.00 per hour
This position will be responsible for executing formulation development projects in collaboration with staff scientists from the SkinMedica product development team.
Key responsibilities include manufacturing topical cosmetic/OTC skincare formulas, maintaining laboratory notebooks and databases, managing raw material inventories and vendor relationships, conducting stability studies, performing analytical testing, and supporting pilot/scale-up activities .
5 + years minimum experience in topical cosmetic/OTC formulation development is required for level III.

• Working knowledge of topical cosmetic/OTC laboratory methods and familiarity with GLP/GMP
• Hands-on experience operating laboratory equipment used in topical cosmetic/OTC formula development
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - These all are subject to applicable eligibility).