Chemist-Chemaid Research & Development Salaried SG&A

Reports to Technical Director, Research & Development.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Chemist to prepare laboratory batches of personal care, hair care, and skin care products according to issued formulations and product specifications from the Formulating Team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare submission bench batches for client approvals based on prescribed formulations and product specifications.
• Compile and analyze test information to make improvements as needed to reach desired results.
• Confer with formulators and provide recommendations to improve or customize formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
• Ensure stability and efficacy according to project requirements. Issue product specifications as required and maintain relevant data throughout each product’s development.
• Maintain accurate real-time entries in lab notebooks to ensure accuracy and completeness, as well as associated electronic databases.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose or recommend the best solution for solving problems.
• Participate in the training and mentoring of junior chemists to ensure compliance with proper laboratory procedures, lab notebook entries, and equipment use.
• Maintain adherence to cGMP’s (current Good Manufacturing Procedures), GLP’s (Good Laboratory Procedures), and SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) for the personal care industry.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of chemistry and chemical interactions for personal care, hair care, and skin care products.
• Strong mathematical aptitude.
• Professional written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literate in Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking; ability to apply general concepts to specific problems to produce positive results.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment used in creating bench batches.
• Basic working knowledge and understanding of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance within the Research & Development sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Chemistry and/or a combination of vocational training, education, and experience that meets the required knowledge and skills.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ experience in the personal care, hair care, and skin care industry, with a minimum of four (4) years in a Research and Development Junior Chemist or Chemist role.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: While performing duties, the employee may be required to stand for prolonged periods (exceeding 1 hour), walk, sit, use hands to handle objects/tools/controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: The employee may be exposed to chemical fumes from the compounding/batch-making process and will be provided with required safety breathing masks. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation time, sick leave, and holidays
• Performance-based annual bonus

Eligibility and benefit offerings may vary based on employment status and company policy.