Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company
Formulation Cosmetic Chemist
Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Overview
Team Lead / Principal, Specialty Recruiter at Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company. Yoh is seeking a
R&D Cosmetic Chemist
to support a Cosmetic Manufacturer that specializes in personal care products located in Southern California. Hands-on experience with OTC cosmetics will be needed. This individual will be working on innovation, creating new textures, and concepts to keep our R&D at the cutting edge of formulation. Also help in creating marketing sheets to present to customers in innovation seminars. Industry : Cosmetics
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Type : Direct Hire
Shift : Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Key Responsibilities
Develop new formulas and reverse engineered formulas based on customer briefs and price targets. Reformulate and improve existing formulas. Follow new trends with new product launches, ingredients and concepts such as “free from” claims; be familiar with formulation restrictions for these claims. Be familiar with cosmetic ingredients, their function, delivery system, and interactions depending on media/base. Meet with suppliers and maintain product files (clinical and regulatory). Work on innovation, create new textures, concepts, and actives to keep R&D at the cutting edge. Assist in creating marketing sheets to present to customers in innovation seminars. Request raw material pricing and input into pricing matrix. Evaluation/Selection/Advice regarding testing; Claims, Safety, Microbiology. Assist Regulatory department by requesting all necessary ingredient information. Be flexible with project priorities and manage a large workload under tight timelines. Make decisions to troubleshoot production or compounding; improve and/or revise manufacturing/filling processes if needed. Work closely with our chemists on challenging projects or when needed. Coordinate with Quality department to improve knowledge about new formulas and establish standards. Maintain the laboratory clean and organized, respecting GLP’s.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science or higher degree in chemistry or related field. Color formulation experience preferred. Creative thinking, technical writing, and organizational skills. Industry experience on the bench formulating. Knowledge of cosmetic/personal care raw materials, functionality, and interactions. Understanding of emulsion and surfactant technology as well as general formulation techniques. Familiarity with regulation for US market and other countries for globally approved formulas, especially for the natural and organic market (NSF, USDA/NOP, NPA).
Estimated Min Rate : $85,000.00 Estimated Max Rate : $90,000.00
What’s In It for You?
Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) MetLife Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401K Retirement Savings Plan Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll Referral Bonus Programs Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit
https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities
to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
Job Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Manufacturing and Science Industries: Manufacturing and Personal Care Product Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company by 2x California and general posting notes: 6 days ago; 11 months ago listing appearances are informational only.
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Team Lead / Principal, Specialty Recruiter at Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company. Yoh is seeking a
R&D Cosmetic Chemist
to support a Cosmetic Manufacturer that specializes in personal care products located in Southern California. Hands-on experience with OTC cosmetics will be needed. This individual will be working on innovation, creating new textures, and concepts to keep our R&D at the cutting edge of formulation. Also help in creating marketing sheets to present to customers in innovation seminars. Industry : Cosmetics
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Type : Direct Hire
Shift : Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Key Responsibilities
Develop new formulas and reverse engineered formulas based on customer briefs and price targets. Reformulate and improve existing formulas. Follow new trends with new product launches, ingredients and concepts such as “free from” claims; be familiar with formulation restrictions for these claims. Be familiar with cosmetic ingredients, their function, delivery system, and interactions depending on media/base. Meet with suppliers and maintain product files (clinical and regulatory). Work on innovation, create new textures, concepts, and actives to keep R&D at the cutting edge. Assist in creating marketing sheets to present to customers in innovation seminars. Request raw material pricing and input into pricing matrix. Evaluation/Selection/Advice regarding testing; Claims, Safety, Microbiology. Assist Regulatory department by requesting all necessary ingredient information. Be flexible with project priorities and manage a large workload under tight timelines. Make decisions to troubleshoot production or compounding; improve and/or revise manufacturing/filling processes if needed. Work closely with our chemists on challenging projects or when needed. Coordinate with Quality department to improve knowledge about new formulas and establish standards. Maintain the laboratory clean and organized, respecting GLP’s.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science or higher degree in chemistry or related field. Color formulation experience preferred. Creative thinking, technical writing, and organizational skills. Industry experience on the bench formulating. Knowledge of cosmetic/personal care raw materials, functionality, and interactions. Understanding of emulsion and surfactant technology as well as general formulation techniques. Familiarity with regulation for US market and other countries for globally approved formulas, especially for the natural and organic market (NSF, USDA/NOP, NPA).
Estimated Min Rate : $85,000.00 Estimated Max Rate : $90,000.00
What’s In It for You?
Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) MetLife Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401K Retirement Savings Plan Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll Referral Bonus Programs Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit
https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities
to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
Job Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Manufacturing and Science Industries: Manufacturing and Personal Care Product Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company by 2x California and general posting notes: 6 days ago; 11 months ago listing appearances are informational only.
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