Senior Chemist

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from JBAndrews Location: California I am currently partnered exclusively with a globally recognised industry leading skincare brand in the Personal Care industry, in search for a Senior Chemist. *This is an onsite position in California, 5 days a week full time. Looking to onboard ASAP. This individual must be highly skilled in skincare formulation, self sufficient and able to manage multiple project simultaneously. Requirements: 5+ years formulation experience with a Personal Care contract manufacturer or brand. Skincare or OTC skincare category experience is most admirable. Must be able to turnaround formulations quickly to a high standard. Minimum Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Engineering or a Science Related relevant field. Responsibilities: Keep an organised and orderly laboratory environment. Independently work on formulation projects based on product briefs provided by Product Development team. Formulate skincare products such as creams, lotions, serums in batch. Be able to make necessary formula revisions from testing team. Must be able to tech transfer different skincare formulations. Be able to for research, formulate and manage cross-functional team projects. Conduct necessary stability testing. Maintain clear and accurate records of formulations, procedures, observations and results. Calculate appropriate specification ranges and create CofAs for formulas. Prepare and log samples for submission. Work with less senior chemists, validating less senior chemist's formulas. Order raw material samples and maintain raw material storage room. Be able to navigate a formulation software or database required, such as breaking down formula and entering raw materials such as CAS, INCI, cost information. Request raw material documentation from vendors and maintain documents organised in shared folder. Assist other lab staff as needed, as well as communicating with Product Development, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams as needed. Must be willing to travel to contract manufacturer sites and supervise scale up batches as needed. Skills: Highly organised, detail oriented, and able to independently manage multiple high priority projects. Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.) or Google Workspace. Must be a critical thinker and have strong problem-solving skills. Must be agile and comfortable working in fast paced environment. Must have strong communication skills and ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience. This is an excellent opportunity to grow with a reputable and highly respected company in the Personal Care industry. Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

Job function Research, Manufacturing, and Product Management Industries Personal Care Product Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at JBAndrews by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Chemist” roles.

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