We’re seeking an experienced Senior Scientist/Head Chemist with proven expertise in formulation development, troubleshooting, and innovation across skin care, hair care, and body care. In this role, you’ll work closely with Marketing, Product Development, and Manufacturing to deliver high-performance, market-ready products that align with consumer trends and business goals.
The Role
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Developing innovative formulations for skin care, hair care, and body care, ensuring technical excellence, consumer appeal, and market relevance.
Leading reformulation efforts to optimize product performance, improve stability, and align with regulatory or market needs.
Troubleshooting technical issues related to stability, viscosity, pH, compatibility, and texture , delivering solutions that meet quality and performance standards.
Collaborating with Marketing and Product Development to translate concepts into viable, on-trend products.
Scaling up formulations from bench to pilot and full-scale manufacturing , ensuring process feasibility and consistency.
Identifying and integrating new raw materials and technologies to drive product innovation and differentiation.
Monitoring stability testing and analyzing results to maintain formula integrity under multiple conditions.
Acting as the technical lead in cross-functional projects, bridging communication between R&D, Regulatory, QC, and Manufacturing.
Providing mentorship to junior chemists , fostering growth, and promoting lab efficiency.
Ensuring formulations meet global regulatory compliance and internal quality standards.
Essentials
10+ years of experience in formulation development for skin care, hair care, or body care.
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
Expertise in formulating emulsions, serums, creams, gels, cleansers, and treatments with a proven ability to resolve technical challenges.
Experience scaling formulations to full-scale production and working with Manufacturing teams.
Strong understanding of raw materials and their functionality, with a focus on performance-driven applications.
Comprehensive knowledge of global regulatory standards and compliance for beauty and personal care products.
Exceptional problem-solving, technical leadership, and project management skills.
Proven success working cross-functionally with Marketing, Product Development, and Regulatory teams to bring concepts to market.
Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.
Preferred not necessary
Bilingual English and Spanish
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