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System One

Hair Care Formulation Scientist

Cranbury, NJ · On-site

$70/hr

Job Title: Hair Care Formulation Scientist Location: Cranbury, New Jersey Type: Direct Hire ... Minimum 4+ years of hands-on formulation experience in hair care R&D (Ideal candidate will have 5-7 ...

Natural Essentials

R&D Formulation Chemist

Aurora, OH · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

R&D Formulation Chemist Bulk Apothecary was founded in mid 2010 as a small brick & mortar specialty ... Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental ...

Natural Essentials

R&D Formulation Chemist

Aurora, OH · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

R&D Formulation Chemist Our Divisions: Bulk Apothecary was founded in mid 2010 as a small brick ... Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental ...

Sovpharm

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Knowledge of pharmaceutical research and development * Statistical experimental design techniques ... Advanced degree with a pharmaceutical sciences background, PhD preferred. * 2-4 years of experience ...

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Senior Formulation Scientist

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The Senior Formulation Scientist position, within Flavors R&D team, will leverage scientific training and industrial experience to develop and scale-up new flavor products and systems for the food ...

Merck & Co.

NJ · On-site

$117K - $120K/yr

Scientist, Formulation R&D Develop and optimize formulations for oral solid dosage forms (tablets, capsules, and modified release products). Conduct pre‑formulation studies, excipient compatibility ...

LaMotte Company

Senior Scientist

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for research and development formulation scientist in the United States is $38.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.37 and $46.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Research And Development Formulation Scientist vs Quality Control Analyst?

AspectResearch And Development Formulation ScientistQuality Control Analyst
Primary RoleDevelops and formulates new products and formulationsTests and inspects products to ensure quality standards
Work EnvironmentLaboratories focused on product developmentQuality labs and manufacturing facilities
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in chemistry, pharmacy, or related fieldBachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or related field
Industry UsageCommonly employed in R&D departments of pharma, cosmetics, food industriesUsed across manufacturing and quality assurance sectors

While both roles require a background in science and similar credentials, the Research And Development Formulation Scientist focuses on creating and developing new formulations, whereas the Quality Control Analyst concentrates on testing and ensuring existing products meet quality standards.

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Infographic showing various Research And Development Formulation Scientist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,420 per year, or $38.7 per hour.

Hair Care Formulation Scientist

NJ • On-site

System One Holdings, LLC
Business Consulting Services • 5 - 10K employees
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$70/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Hair Care Formulation Scientist
Location: Cranbury, New Jersey
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $70-80k
Contractor Work Model: Onsite - onsite
Hours: 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM M-F
Seeking a highly motivated and innovative Hair Scientist with a strong background in formulation development. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of industry experience in hair care product innovation, specializing in formulation chemistry, stability testing, and scale-up for commercial launch. This role requires technical expertise in hair fiber science, ingredient interactions, and regulatory compliance, combined with proven success in driving projects from concept through commercialization.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, optimize, and validate innovative hair care formulations
  • Design new chassis formulations and develop in various packaging formats
  • Conduct detailed research on ingredient performance, hair fiber interactions, and novel technologies to enhance product efficacy and sensorial appeal
  • Design and analyze experiments to evaluate product stability
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (Product Development, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing) to translate consumer insights into scientifically sound product solutions
  • Prepare technical documentation including formulation guidelines, raw material specifications, and batch manufacturing records
  • Ensure formulations meet regulatory and safety requirements
  • Provide technical guidance in troubleshooting formulation challenges and scaling laboratory batches to pilot and production levels
  • Contribute to building organizational knowledge in hair science and formulation
  • Keep current on industry trends, technological advances, and raw materials to proactively identify opportunities for innovation

Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline
  • Minimum 4+ years of hands-on formulation experience in hair care R&D (Ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of industry experience in hair care product innovation, specializing in formulation chemistry, stability testing, and scale-up for commercial launch).
  • Strong knowledge of colloid and surface chemistry, emulsion science, rheology, and polymer interactions in hair formulations
  • Proven track record of developing and launching successful commercial hair care products
  • Experience with stability and compatibility testing, and understanding of claims substantiation, and consumer evaluation methodologies
  • Familiarity with formulation scale-up processes and working closely with contract manufacturers
  • Fundamental understanding of global cosmetics regulations and raw material compliance
  • Formulating experience with hair treatment products, styling products and fixatives formulations.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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System One helps employers get work done more efficiently and economically without compromising quality. Over our 35+ year history, we've helped connect thousands of talented people with innovative companies. The excitement of a perfect fit motivates us every single day.

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Business consulting services and recruiting and staffing services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US

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