Formulation Chemist
World Product Solutions offers innovative turnkey solutions for health and beauty retailers through our world-class product formulation and manufacturing. With an in-depth experience developing and bringing to market a wide range of personal care products, we provide everything necessary to help you bring your ideas to life-from custom formulation and creative branding to kitting to private labeling and contract manufacturing, and timely distribution.
We are in search of 1-2 Formulation Chemists to support Company growth and New Product Development. Candidates must have experience creating Skincare, Beauty, or Personal Care Product formulations.
Requirements:
- S. or M.S. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology or closely related field
- 1-2+ years of experience in personal care formulation including hair care, skin care and/or topical OTC products
Responsibilities:
- Formulate new products and reformulate existing products
- Experience with natural products, skincare, haircare
- Conduct stability testing (formulations, packaging compatibility, etc.)
- Create documentation for hand off of formulas to production
- Oversee pilot and initial production batches
- Troubleshoot formula issues
- Create ingredient lists and approval forms
- Conduct research and analysis as needed on raw materials, manufacturing process, government regulations, etc.
- Create prototype and samples
- Perform physical and analytical testing
- Coordinate with raw material vendors and outside testing labs
- Maintain detailed and accurate lab notebook records
- Advise and assist in obtaining patents for products or processes
- Be able to successfully interact and provide technical support to a variety of groups including marketing, sales, regulatory, production
- Maintain an orderly work area
- Ensure equipment receives appropriate maintenance and calibration
- Ability to juggle multiple changing priorities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Familiarity with domestic and international regulations
World Product Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to age, gender, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or any other class protected by law. We offer a complete benefits package and flexible working environment with opportunity to make a huge difference in a small company!