R&D Sr. Chemist

Job Description

Summary: Senior Chemist position responsible for bench formulations in both Skincare and Color cosmetics. Work closely with the Director of Research and Development and Marketing to develop new products and methods. Perform other tasks as assigned to meet company objectives.

Essential duties: (Please note that the following description is not meant to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and metrics, but to highlight some key ones).

Work on innovative new formulations, either independently or with the Marketing group.

Responsible for reformulations and reverse engineering of products

Help with production adjustments and troubleshooting of OOS batches

Perform stability/compatibility tests on new and reformulated products

Generate various compliance documents including ingredient lists and new raw materials

Basic Knowledge of FDA, cGMP, OSHA and international cosmetic regulations

Supervise pilot batch products and create mixing directions

Prepare samples for photo shoots and quality safety tests

Meet with marketing to keep track of product deadlines and launch dates

Help purchasing identify new raw material suppliers

Meet with various raw material vendors to identify new innovative ingredients

Attend seminars and trade shows to learn about new technologies

Must be a team player and take on extra work duties in case there is a need

Able to learn computer inventory systemCompany Description

Merle Norman Cosmetics, Inc. is a company that manufactures a full line of skin care, color and makeup products.