ClinLab Staffing
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Create formulas independently and follow up on product stability, with a solid understanding of the relationship between formulation and product development.
Develop and optimize personal care product formulas.
Lead and conduct bench trials to evaluate new and alternative raw materials
Complete data analysis and interpretation to support conclusions with minimal supervision.
Manage all aspects of pre-formulation to scale-up, including but not limited to process characterization, analytical test methods and technology transfer.
Work closely with internal R&D, Manufacturing, QC, Client Services, Program Management and external collaborators on product development and QA issues.
Mentor and provide technical direction to other scientists.
Prepare laboratory batches for stability testing and other quality control procedures.
Develop specifications for new and/or reformulated products, ensuring product quality.
Serve as Lab Applications representative on cross-functional teams.
Stay current on market trends and advancements in formulation materials, ingredients, and costs.
Maintain meticulous laboratory notebook documentation adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) or similar standards.
Interact with customers to help resolve issues as they arise or make necessary changes to meet the customer’s needs.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
Essential Skills and *****
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or a related technical field with at least 10 years of relevant formulation experience in personal care/cosmetics Proven record working with topical formulations, R&D, innovation and chemistry of ingredient interactions with the cosmetics/personal care industry. Working knowledge of FDA regulations, and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Extensive knowledge of skin care formulation chemistry and understanding of skin care, over the counter (OTC), personal care and medical devices. Knowledge of product innovation and development processes. Ability to work independently with a willingness to take on new challenges and adapt to change. Expertise in developing stable, aesthetically pleasing, and scalable formulations in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills for effective interaction with clients, stakeholders, and all levels of the organization. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and delivering quality formulations efficiently. Experience building strong customer relationships and delivering consumer-centric solutions. Strong creative, problem-solving, and project management skills. Skilled in managing all stages of product formulation development, from initial concept to final optimization Proactive, results-oriented with good supervisory skills and a drive for achievement Experience with MS Office Suite and new software applications, databases, and management systems
Essential Skills and *****
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or a related technical field with at least 10 years of relevant formulation experience in personal care/cosmetics Proven record working with topical formulations, R&D, innovation and chemistry of ingredient interactions with the cosmetics/personal care industry. Working knowledge of FDA regulations, and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Extensive knowledge of skin care formulation chemistry and understanding of skin care, over the counter (OTC), personal care and medical devices. Knowledge of product innovation and development processes. Ability to work independently with a willingness to take on new challenges and adapt to change. Expertise in developing stable, aesthetically pleasing, and scalable formulations in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills for effective interaction with clients, stakeholders, and all levels of the organization. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and delivering quality formulations efficiently. Experience building strong customer relationships and delivering consumer-centric solutions. Strong creative, problem-solving, and project management skills. Skilled in managing all stages of product formulation development, from initial concept to final optimization Proactive, results-oriented with good supervisory skills and a drive for achievement Experience with MS Office Suite and new software applications, databases, and management systems