Day Cosmetic Tester Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Our client, a Cosmetic Manufacturer that specializes in personal care products located in Southern California, a hub for the beauty industry, is actively looking to add a R&D Cosmetic Chemist (OTC) to their team:
Industry: Cosmetics
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Type: Direct Hire
Shift: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop new formulas and reverse engineered formula based on customer’s briefs and price target.
• Reformulate and improve existing formulas.
• Follow new trends closely with new products launches, ingredients and new concept such as “free from” claims. Be familiar with the formulation restrictions using these claims.
• Be familiar with cosmetic ingredient especially their function, delivery system, interaction depending of media/base.
• Meet with suppliers and keep product files (clinical and regulatory).
• Work on Innovation, create new textures, concepts, actives to keep our R&D with cutting edge formulation.
• Help creating marketing sheet to present to our customers in innovation seminars.
• Request raw material pricing and input in our pricing matrix.
• Evaluation/Selection/Advice regarding testing; Claims, Safety, Microbiology.
• Assist Regulatory department requesting all the necessary ingredient information.
• Be flexible with project priorities as they vary from time to time and manage a large workload under tight timeline.
• Be able to make decisions to troubleshoot production or compounding. Improve and/or revise manufacturing/filling process if needed.
• Work closely with our chemists to help on challenging projects or when needed.
• Work closely with our Quality department to improve knowledge about new formulas, establishing standards.
• Maintain the laboratory clean and organized, respecting GLP’s.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in chemistry or related field.
• Color formulation experience.
• Creative thinking, technical writing and organizational skills.
• At least 6 years and more of industry experience on the bench formulating.
• Knowledge of cosmetic/personal care raw materials, functionality, and interactions.
• Understanding of emulsion and surfactant technology as well as general formulation techniques.
• Must be familiar with regulation for US market and other countries for globally approved formulas, especially for the natural and organic market (NSF, USDA/NOP, NPA).

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Estimated Min Rate: $85000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $90000.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
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