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SV Labs Corporation

Formulation Chemist

Watsonville, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

... skincare, haircare, body care and laundry, dish, and surface cleansers. Working in a fast-paced ... CLASSIFICATION This is a full-time exempt role. Your primary office location will be the Company ...

SV Labs Corporation

Formulation Chemist

Watsonville, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

... skincare, haircare, body care and laundry, dish, and surface cleansers. Working in a fast-paced ... CLASSIFICATION This is a full-time exempt role. Your primary office location will be the Company ...

Octagon Talent

Senior Chemist

Miami, FL

$62K/yr

... formulation and collaborative customer-facing work. Responsibilities * Develop innovative skincare ... Work Environment This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position based in Miami, FL. The role ...

Dr. Squatch

Head of R&D

Los Angeles, CA

$190K - $210K/yr

Lead formulation development across soaps, deodorants, body care, hair care, skincare, and adjacent ... FULLTIME Who We Are: Our core values come naturally and make us a better, more whole, and unique ...

Dr. Squatch

Head of R&D

Marina Del Rey, CA · On-site

$190K - $210K/yr

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e.l.f. Beauty

Sr. Chemist, rhode

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$105K - $140K/yr

... skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ... Independently work on formulation projects based on product briefs provided by Product Development ...

e.l.f. Beauty

Sr. Chemist, rhode

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e.l.f. Beauty

Sr. Chemist, rhode

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$105K - $140K/yr

... skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ... Independently work on formulation projects based on product briefs provided by Product Development ...

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Formulation Chemist

SV Labs Corporation

Watsonville, CA • On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Formulation Chemist is responsible for the research, design, and development of innovative

personal care and home care products, including skincare, haircare, body care and laundry, dish, and

surface cleansers. Working in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment, you will translate

customer briefs into commercially viable products while ensuring stability, safety, and regulatory

compliance.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Product Development: Create new formulations from scratch and improve existing ones

to meet client specifications.

• Bench-to-Production Scale-Up: Oversee the transition from small lab batches to pilot plant

and full-scale manufacturing trials.

• Stability & Compatibility Testing: Conduct rigorous testing to ensure product integrity

under varying temperatures and confirm compatibility with packaging.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve batching or quality issues during the

manufacturing process to ensure Right-The-First-Time production.

• Raw Material Management: Collaborate with suppliers to source innovative ingredients

and identify cost-effective alternatives.

• Documentation: Maintain detailed lab notebooks and prepare technical documents in

compliance with cGMP and FDA standards.

• Client Collaboration: Interface with sales and marketing teams to provide technical

insights and updates for client projects.

• Perform other regulatory compliance-related activities as assigned.

MEETING PARTICIPATION

• Any as requested.

AUTHORITY

This position reports to the VP of Research & Development.

CLASSIFICATION

This is a full-time exempt role.

Your primary office location will be the Company’s Watsonville, CA headquarters. The Company

reserves the right to reasonably require you to perform your duties at places other than your primary

office location from time to time, and to require reasonable business travel.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree with a Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or a related

field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on formulation experience in the personal care, home care or

beauty industry, preferably within a contract manufacturing setting.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Laboratory Operations: Intimate knowledge of laboratory practices, safety compliance, and

management and handling hazardous chemicals.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with global cosmetic regulations and Good Manufacturing

Practices (GMP).

• Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving, project management skills to juggle multiple

client projects, and excellent communication.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• This is an on-site position based in a laboratory and manufacturing facility.

• The role involves handling various raw materials and chemicals, requiring strict adherence to

safety protocols and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).