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Cosmetic Chemist

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$35 - $41/hr

... Engineering, or related scientific field • Minimum 3 years of experience in cosmetic, skincare, haircare, or personal care product formulation highly preferred • Strong understanding of emulsions ...

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The Cosmetic Services Coordinator acts as a patient liaison and program developer for the Cosmetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service Line. The coordinator works directly with physicians ...

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A Cosmetic Engineering job involves developing, testing, and improving cosmetic and personal care products such as skincare, haircare, and makeup. Cosmetic Engineers apply principles of chemistry, biology, and material science to create safe, effective, and innovative formulations. They work closely with regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance and may collaborate with marketing and manufacturing teams. This role requires a strong understanding of ingredient functionality, stability testing, and product development processes.

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To excel in Cosmetic Engineering, you need a solid background in chemical engineering, cosmetic science, and product formulation, usually with a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree. Experience with laboratory equipment, regulatory compliance tools, and proficiency in systems such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are typically required. Problem-solving, attention to detail, and strong teamwork and communication skills are highly valued in this field. These abilities are critical for developing safe, effective cosmetic products and for navigating the complexities of regulatory standards and collaborative innovation.

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Cosmetic Chemist

Cosmetic Chemist

Partners Personnel

Chattanooga, TN • On-site

$35 - $41/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Cosmetic Chemist / Product Development Specialist to support formulation development, product optimization, pilot batch manufacturing, and production scale-up activities across multiple cosmetic and personal care categories.

This role requires a practical, detail-oriented, and organized individual who is comfortable working in product development and manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate should have experience with cosmetic formulations, manufacturing support, troubleshooting, and product development within a fast-paced setting.

The position will work closely with production, quality, and management teams to support both internal product lines and private label customer projects.

Key Responsibilities

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Develop and improve skincare, haircare, cosmetic, and personal care formulations

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Create custom formulations for private label and contract manufacturing clients

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Prepare formulation samples and pilot batches for evaluation and production

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Support formulation scale-up from product development to commercial manufacturing

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Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing issues during production

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Coordinate outsourced stability and product performance testing when required

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Maintain formulation documentation and batch records

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Work closely with production and quality teams to support manufacturing operations

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Ensure product development activities comply with FDA cosmetic regulations and cGMP standards

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Research new ingredients, formulation technologies, and industry trends

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific field

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Minimum 3 years of experience in cosmetic, skincare, haircare, or personal care product formulation highly preferred

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Strong understanding of emulsions, surfactants, preservatives, oils, botanical ingredients, and formulation stability principles

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Familiarity with formulation development procedures and pilot batch preparation

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Knowledge of manufacturing scale-up and batch troubleshooting preferred

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Familiarity with GMP manufacturing environments and cosmetic regulatory standards

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Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

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Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

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Strong communication and collaboration skills

Work Environment

This position involves hands-on product development and manufacturing support activities. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment involving formulation development, pilot production, manufacturing support, and collaboration with multiple departments.

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Partners Personnel is a full-service staffing company with offices nationwide dedicated to finding the best talent for our clients and building great careers for our employees. At Partners Personnel, we are fanatics when it comes to client satisfaction! Our business model enables companies to maximize profitability by providing flexible staffing regardless of size. We carefully assess every candidate’s personality, skill set, and work experience to ensure we find the right fit for each assignment, allowing our clients to focus on running their business with the best talent available for the job. Partners Personnel has experienced rapid growth since its founding in 2017 to become the 12th largest industrial staffing firm in the U.S. while expanding to over 100 branches nationwide. The strength of its culture as an SIA Best Staffing Firm to Work For and the focused purpose of “helping people and organizations improve” has fueled this rapid growth. In addition to its core strength in the light industrial space, Partners has leveraged its capabilities, successful business model, and industry know-how to add Specialty Divisions to serve its growing customer and employee base further while continuing to provide exceptional service and a more personalized approach to staffing.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Barbara, CA, US

Year founded

2017

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