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Research and Development Chemist - Cosmetics

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/22/2025
R&D Chemist

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Chemist for a temp-to-hire position at a premier cosmetic, OTC, and pet care product manufacturing company in Carson, CA. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Pay Rate

$25-27/hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday, standard working hours

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate a strong comprehension of raw materials used in cosmetic formulations and their respective functions.
  • Understand the principles behind the formulation process, including the rationale behind specific ingredient combinations.
  • Develop an emerging understanding of production capabilities within the cosmetics industry.
  • Display the ability to create formulations from scratch with minimal supervision or guidance.
  • Identify and utilize appropriate ingredients necessary for successful formulations, including preservatives, chelating agents, pH adjusters, etc.
  • Monitor preliminary stability of formulations to ensure product integrity.
  • Develop an emerging understanding of OTC regulations and stay informed about regulatory changes affecting cosmetic products.
  • Establish proper specifications utilizing correct equipment for formulation processes.
  • Gain familiarity with Product Efficacy Testing (PET) reports to ensure product effectiveness.

Qualifications

  • BS in Chemistry or related field
  • 1-3 years of experience formulating cosmetic products from scratch

What Happens Next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary : $25 - $27

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