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Director of Research Development

Best Formulations Personal Care
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

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Senior Talent Acquisition Manager @Best Formulations

Founded in 1984, Best Formulations LLC, a diversified nutraceutical and personal care company headquartered in City of Industry, California, is a contract manufacturer of thousands of branded SKUs, including high quality nutritional supplements. At the core of our ethos is a dedication to personal care, where every product is crafted with meticulous attention to detail and the highest standards of quality. Our longstanding expertise in contract manufacturing of dietary supplements has uniquely positioned us as leaders in research, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.

About the role :

Best Formulations Personal Care continues the legacy of excellence established by Best Formulations, drawing on over 30 years of success in the dietary supplement industry. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction remains unwavering as we venture into the realm of Personal Care.

We are seeking a dynamic Director of Research & Development (R&D) to lead our R&D team in developing innovative personal care products. This role is pivotal in overseeing product development, raw material evaluation, and scaling processes from pilot to production. Reporting to the General Manager, the Director of R&D will ensure the successful commercialization of products by collaborating across departments and driving technical excellence.

How will you contribute :

  • Manage and mentor R&D chemists and the compounding team, fostering innovation and collaboration.
  • Oversee day-to-day R&D operations, ensuring projects align with company goals.

Product & Process Development :

  • Lead the development of formulations for new and existing products, including surfactant systems, emulsions (W / O and O / W), and other personal care technologies.
  • Develop and implement detailed manufacturing documentation to support the transition from R&D to production.
  • Optimize scale-up processes to ensure product quality and consistency.
  • Technical Innovation :

  • Identify and qualify new technologies to deliver breakthrough product benefits.
  • Drive innovation in compounding and filling processes while maintaining quality standards.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, planning, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment on project goals.
  • Communicate technical findings and project updates to stakeholders and team members.
  • Compliance & Safety :

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, cGMP regulations, and internal SOPs.
  • Maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
  • Minimum Requirements / Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
  • 10 years of R&D or process development experience in the personal care or beauty industry.
  • Proven leadership experience with a track record of delivering innovative and commercially successful products.
  • May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts and Sesame.

    What Best Formulations can offer you :

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health & Wellness programs
  • Generous time off for vacations
  • More about us :

    As a valued strategic partner, Best Formulations offers a comprehensive program of services, turnkey solutions, and client support that is unmatched in the industry. Our product development team can provide customized, proprietary formulations designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers and their method of distribution. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and packaging process allows us to schedule flexible production runs to respond quickly to shifting market demands. Every step of the way, we are committed to your growth and success!

    To develop and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with our employees, customers, and business partners by providing the highest quality products and the Best customer service. Together We Grow!"

    This position is currently classified as on-site.

    Base Salary Range : $153,000 - $191,000 per year, based on candidate professional experience level. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program.

    The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

    In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

    The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and / or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

    EEO Statement

    Best Formulations is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Best Formulations will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Best Formulations in advance.

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    Salary : $153,000 - $191,000

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