R&D Chemist (Junior Level) - Skincare
The Junior Level R&D Chemist at Confidential Client supports skincare and color cosmetic product development by performing batch analysis, physical parameter measurements, and formulation entry. This role involves close collaboration with supervisors and vendors to ensure product quality, compliance, and innovation in formulations.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level R&D Chemist (Junior) to join their skincare and color cosmetics formulation team in Totowa, New Jersey. This hands-on role supports formulation, batch analysis and documentation, vendor communication, and product improvement work in a lab setting.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain accurate lab notebooks and batch records.
- Prepare and make laboratory batches for skincare and color cosmetic projects.
- Create ingredient qualitative and quantitative lists for formulations.
- Enter formulations into the company formulator and update records.
- Analyze lab batches and measure physical parameters such as viscosity, pH, and density.
- Check and document next-day specifications and follow up on ongoing stability studies.
- Communicate with raw material vendors and attend vendor presentations.
- Assist with color matching and formulation adjustments for color cosmetics.
- Support compliance with color regulations and internal quality standards.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and keep raw materials and samples organized.
- Review laboratory results with supervisor and contribute to product improvements and line extensions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, or Biology with coursework in chemistry and organic chemistry.
- 0–3 years’ experience in R&D, cosmetic formulation, emulsions, or color product formulation (entry-level candidates encouraged).
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication; ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- Understanding of cosmetic raw materials, formulation principles and production equipment.
- Demonstrated color matching ability or experience supporting color formulation.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 10–15 pounds.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $60,000 – $68,000 per year (approximate; final compensation will vary based on experience and other factors).
- Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life / AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and special paid leave for personal events
- Company-paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Year-end gift
Location: Totowa, New Jersey (on-site laboratory role). Employed by Confidential Client.
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