Chemist – Cosmetics & Skincare

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Englewood Lab
Totowa, NJ, United States
60000 - 68000 USD / Year
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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, collaborating with supervisor, and entering formulation.

Responsibilities: The Chemist is responsible for supporting the company’s business events through a variety of tasks, including:

  • Maintain a lab note book
  • Make batches
  • Create ingredient qualitative and quantitative list
  • Check next day specification from previous day batch
  • Follow up with on-going stabilities
  • Communicate with raw material vendors
  • Attend in-house vendor presentations
  • Enter formulation into the company formulator
  • Review results with supervisor
  • Analyze lab batch measuring physical parameters: Viscosity, pH, and Density
  • Assist in the formulation and development of innovative skin care and color cosmetic products, including line extensions and product improvements
  • Support in color matching and formulation adjustments
  • Support compliance with color regulations and internal quality standards
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper organization of raw materials and samples

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (or Biology that has had chemistry and organic chemistry classes)
  • 2- 5 years of experience in R&D, formulation, emulsions, and other forms of color product formulations
  • Well organized and highly detail oriented
  • Must work well with others and communicate effectively
  • Strong understanding of cosmetic raw materials, formulation principles, production equipment
  • Strong color matching skills
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 10-15 pounds

Compensation & Benefits: The approximate pay range for this position is $60,000 – $68,000. 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 Gift

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