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Join Our Team as a Senior R&D Chemist – Innovate the Future of Personal Care Products!
Are you a passionate chemist with a flair for innovation and a deep understanding of cosmetic science? We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Research and Development Chemist to lead our product development efforts from concept to final finish. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, possess exceptional technical prowess, and enjoy turning ideas into market-ready solutions, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in the personal care industry.
What You'll Do:
As a Senior R&D Chemist, you'll spearhead the development of cutting-edge personal care, cosmetic, OTC lip balm, and sunscreen products. You'll translate customer requests and market gaps into innovative formulations, oversee scale-up processes, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure regulatory compliance. Your leadership will guide pilot batch supervision, raw material research, formulation documentation, and coordination with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products efficiently. You will also stay ahead of industry trends, assess raw material interactions, and mentor laboratory staff to foster continuous improvement.
Required Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of laboratory equipment, techniques, and safe chemical handling
- Advanced formulation expertise with a strong technical background
- In-depth understanding of FDA regulations and cGMP standards
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and innovation capabilities
- Proven ability to lead projects independently and collaborate effectively
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience with vendor sourcing and raw material research
- Familiarity with product stability testing and batch troubleshooting
- Knowledge of regulatory submission processes
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a laboratory setting
- Experience with trend analysis in retail personal care markets
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields with a minimum of 8 years in personal care formulation OR
- Master's degree with over 6 years of relevant experience
- 10+ years of experience highly preferred for senior leadership and complex formulation development roles
Other Requirements:
- Ability to manage multiple projects within deadlines
- Willingness to train and supervise both permanent and temporary lab staff
- Experience working in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Ability to travel if necessary to vendor or client sites
Ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and excellence? Apply now and help shape the future of personal care products with your creative formulations and strategic insights!
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
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