Formulation Chemist II - Personal Care Products

One of our large beauty and specialty products clients is seeking a Formulation Chemist II to join their growing Research & Development team in Phoenix, AZ. This individual will be onsite in the lab 5 days a week. The overall responsibility of the Chemist will be to develop new liquid, powder or solid beauty products and duplicative competitive products to meet or exceed customer/company expectations. They will be working with all production based and operations teams. They will be meeting with suppliers and technical experts for product information, collecting the newest developments, and formulating appropriate applications. They will also evaluate alternate chemical suppliers if needed. Additional responsibilities will be added based on previous experience. Other responsibilities include:

• Interpret project briefs, descriptions, and requests and develop chemical components and formula combinations to meet or exceed targets.
• Meet with suppliers and technical experts for product information, collecting the newest developments, and formulating appropriate applications.
• Assemble chemicals and materials into laboratory batches and test formulas for efficacy/performance.
• Modify, substitute, and reformulate materials to meet the highest level of customer expectations, and quality while achieving formulation cost targets.
• Evaluate alternate chemical suppliers and enter/review formulas in computer systems.
• Trouble shoot formula issues related to manufacturing/compounding.
• Participate in project team meetings, providing project updates when requested targeting on-time completion.
• Work with Process Engineer to help transition approved formulations to full-scale manufacturing, including support during plant trials and the start of production.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or a related field of study
• Minimum of 1 year of prior personal care formulation experience
• Minimum of 2 years of formulation chemistry work experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory procedures, testing instrumentation, experimental design and controls

Salary: $65,000-$95,000 (dependent on level of experience)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Hiring Method: 6 month-long contract to permanent full-time hire

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K plans available

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.