Cosmetic Chemist

About the Company

At FACE FOUNDRIÉ, we're not just redefining skincare; we're redefining how you experience it. FACE FOUNDRIÉ is a cutting-edge, inclusive facial bar specializing in facials, lashes, brows, and skincare. We're setting the new standard in the growing $9 billion skincare services industry with a vision to establish an unparalleled presence across the nation. Our goal is to provide efficient and effective services in a modern, open-concept space, meeting clients wherever they are in their skincare journey.

What sets FACE FOUNDRIÉ apart is our commitment to delivering innovative and effective cutting-edge services. We’ve been featured in FORBES, Entrepreneur, and Marie Claire, and have performed over 360,000+ services in the last year. The brand currently has 85+ locations open and is continuing to expand nationwide.

FACE FOUNDRIÉ is seeking individuals who are passionate about skincare, driven by innovation, and eager to be part of a company that is making a positive impact in the skincare industry. Join us as we continue to redefine the skincare industry because we believe when you feel good, you do good.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Cosmetic Chemist to lead formulation development, product testing, and quality control as a founding member of our lab team. This role will be central to building our product line, from concept through to production-ready formulas, ensuring every product meets the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and refine cosmetic and skincare formulations (facial treatments, serums, cleansers, masks, and related product lines)
• Conduct stability testing, compatibility testing, and quality assurance on all formulations
• Ensure compliance with FDA cosmetic regulations, GMP standards, and relevant state licensing requirements
• Source and evaluate raw materials, ingredients, and suppliers
• Scale formulations from bench-top to full production batches
• Collaborate with packaging and manufacturing teams to ensure formula integrity through production
• Maintain detailed documentation including formulation records, batch records, and safety data sheets
• Troubleshoot production issues related to formulation or ingredient performance
• Stay current on skincare ingredient trends, regulatory changes, and industry innovation
• Support new product development timelines in partnership with leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in cosmetic or personal care product formulation
• Working knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and FDA cosmetic regulations
• Experience with skincare-specific formulations (facials, serums, treatments) strongly preferred
• Familiarity with stability and compatibility testing protocols
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and brand teams
• Comfortable working in a startup, build-from-scratch environment

Location: Must be able to commute to the corporate office in Eden Prairie, MN at least once a month.

Preferred Experience

• Scaling formulations from R&D to commercial production
• Existing relationships with raw material suppliers and ingredient houses
• Experience in a private label or contract manufacturing setting

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Discount on Services and Products