SENIOR R&D Chemist - Skincare

Our client is seeking a Senior R&D Chemist to join their growing team as they expand into a new, state-of-the-art development center located in Miami, Florida. The Senior Research and Development Chemist will be responsible for formulating a variety of personal care products, cosmetics, and OTC products (sunscreens and anti-acne) from concept to finished products based on customers’ requests. This role will identify gaps and develop products to fill these gaps for brands. This position has competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits and has significant growth opportunity with expanding company.  This role is onsite in Miami, FL.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for initiating project concepts, developing objectives, planning and assigning priorities, and completing multiple projects under minimal supervision
• Independently investigate/resolve research problems/scale up issues
• Communicate with customers on technical aspects as well as regulatory and performance
• Utilize and follow relevant legal requirements, regulations, and product development standards
• Determine and perform appropriate cost reductions (raw materials)
• Scale-up of approved formulations, to include identification of critical process variables
• Troubleshoot production issues and address batch variations
• Set product specifications and write compounding procedures
• Supervise and coordinate pilot batches
• Provide paperwork for new formulas and new raw materials to operations
• Provide specifications and other information to QC to receive and test new ingredients and finished goods
• Research product formulations and properties and interactions of raw materials
• Vendor research for raw materials
• Compose and check ingredient lists, QQs and artwork
• Interpret results of laboratory findings and assess risks involved in new products and communicate findings to sales and upper management
• Remain up to date and current on trends in the retail market and trends on formulations materials, ingredients, etc.
• Train, mentor, and supervise lab staff

Required Qualifications: 

• BS in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related sciences with 8+ years of formulating personal care products

-OR- advanced degree in cosmetic chemistry and more than 6 years of experience

• Advanced formulation skills and technical knowledge
• Thorough understanding of FDA regulations and cGMPs
• Drives creative research and strategic recommendations for product development
• Able to translate consumer insights into actionable recommendations to achieve exceptional consumer satisfaction
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, in a fast-paced environment under short deadlines, tolerance for business ambiguity; the ability to thrive under quickly changing situations; adaptable, with ability to meet short turnaround times
• Methodological mindset to test new ideas and work towards valid results
• Proven ability to manage external suppliers and ensure top value and performance for the organization

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.