Innovative Senior Formulating Chemist

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute innovative R&D projects, developing breakthrough formulations inspired by new technologies, evolving consumer behaviors, and emerging market trends.
• Document and communicate project insights, data, and recommendations through NetSuite and technical reports, enabling informed decision-making across teams.
• Translate macro trends, consumer insights, and scientific advancements into original product concepts with compelling points of difference.
• Conduct investigational research to explore novel ingredients, materials, and formulation pathways; troubleshoot atypical results using creative and scientific approaches.
• Analyze experimental data, draw scientifically sound conclusions, and present findings to cross-functional teams.
• Build strong partnerships with Manufacturing, Production, Purchasing, and QA/QC to integrate innovation seamlessly from lab to scale-up.
• Navigate shifting priorities and adapt to rapid changes inherent to innovation-driven environments.
• Develop and guide innovative formulation lab activities to support strategic business goals.
• Evolve, modernize, and enhance existing formulations through new technologies and ingredient innovations.
• Manage projects derived from product briefs and client development requests, ensuring timely execution and high-quality outcomes.
• Engage with customers, suppliers, and external partners to influence product direction and fuel innovation.
• Provide technical expertise to Marketing and Sales during client acquisition and ongoing strategic support.
• Uphold rigorous lab safety practices and promote an innovation culture rooted in responsibility and integrity.
• Consistently exceed customer expectations through creativity, precision, and scientific excellence.
• Contribute to an environment that encourages curiosity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in skincare or cosmetic formulation with a track record of innovation.
• Collaborative mindset with a positive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Excellent multitasking and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving R&D environment.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in method development, experimental design, and troubleshooting.
• Strong passion for beauty and deep understanding of the evolving beauty consumer.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a creative, team-driven environment.
• Self-motivated and excited to learn new techniques, technologies, and chemistry.
• Green and Clean Chemistry experience.