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Partners Personnel

Cosmetic Chemist

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$35 - $41/hr

... development activities comply with FDA cosmetic regulations and cGMP standards • Research new ingredients, formulation technologies, and industry trends Qualifications • Bachelor's or Master ...

Genstar Capital LLC

$50K - $66.97K/yr

S. and/or Canadian Regulations and Guidelines in Human Subject Protections, drug research, device research, and cosmetic research * Completing standard Human Subjects Research Training, such as CITI ...

Advarra

Editor I, Consent Form Development

$50K - $66.97K/yr

S. and/or Canadian Regulations and Guidelines in Human Subject Protections, drug research, device research, and cosmetic research * Completing standard Human Subjects Research Training, such as CITI ...

TA Resources LLC

R&D Assistant

Lake Forest, IL

$50K - $60K/hr

We are currently searching for an R&D Assistant for our client located in Lake Forest, IL. This is ... Experience in cosmetic industry and/or related field. Experience in contract manufacturing ...

SIGAN AMERICA

Research and Development Chemist

Ottawa, IL · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Formulate cosmetic products, including original formulations and NBE (Near-Brand Equivalent ... Alternatively, 3-5 years of R&D laboratory experience without a degree. Skills / Knowledge * Strong ...

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How much do cosmetic research development jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for cosmetic research development in the United States is $101,794.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cosmetic Research Development vs Cosmetic Formulation Scientist?

AspectCosmetic Research DevelopmentCosmetic Formulation Scientist
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or related fields
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, R&D centers, product innovation teamsLaboratories, product development teams, testing facilities
Industry UsageFocuses on research, ingredient testing, and product innovationFocuses on formulation, stability, and product creation
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for roles in product development and innovationOften compared for hands-on formulation and testing roles

Cosmetic Research Development involves exploring new ingredients and innovative concepts, while Cosmetic Formulation Scientists focus on creating and testing specific product formulations. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work in laboratory settings, but their primary focus differs—research and innovation versus formulation and testing.

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Infographic showing various Cosmetic Research Development job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $101,794 per year, or $48.9 per hour.
Cosmetic Chemist

Cosmetic Chemist

Partners Personnel

Chattanooga, TN • On-site

$35 - $41/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 14 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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