Sr Formulation Chemist Good Molecules
Sr Formulation Chemist Good Molecules
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USD 75000 - 100000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Beautylish is seeking a Sr. Formulation Chemist for our brand Good Molecules. The idea behind Good Molecules is simple: skincare that works at a fair price. We use ingredients that are backed by science formulated for effectiveness and are safe for you and the planet. Our low prices make sure as many people around the world as possible can see a difference in their skin. Learn more at .
In this role you will report to the Director of R&D and be responsible for various formulation and laboratory experimentation development sample preparation and research projects as well as maintaining laboratory inventory and observing safety practices. You will join an innovative and entrepreneurial team to develop and deliver formulated consumer products to support Good Molecules goals and our primary mission of helping people see a difference in their skin.
Responsibilities Include:
Formulation work:
- Engage in formulating reverse formulating and testing for various custom projects
- Assess and propose solutions to formulation challenges
- Make daily lab batches and label samples accordingly
- Perform monitor and document prestability and stability testing on R&D batches
- Write reports and summaries including signing off on stability reports
- Package and ship samples to thirdparty labs for analysis
- Support scaling up and technology transfer to CMOs
Research work:
- Conduct research activities including method development to support claims and compare prototypes
- Maintain detailed and organized records of experiments
- Communicate results to leadership and at industry conferences
- Keep up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments and trends
Lab Maintenance:
- Observe Good Molecules policies SOPs and lab safety procedures
- Support and train interns and junior chemists
- Calibrate and clean glassware utensils and equipment as needed
- Maintain the office/laboratory presentable and organized
- Order ingredient samples and keep the inventory uptodate
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Bachelors degree required preferably in chemistry biochemistry pharmaceutical sciences or a similar technical field
- A minimum of 3 years of industry experience formulating for personal care and cosmetics is absolutely required
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on formulation projects following instructions and prioritizing tasks effectively while observing deadlines
- Good technical foundation in two or more of emulsions surfactants soaps suspensions gels ointments pastes pressed powders sticks powders solutions or accelerated shelflife studies
- Experience with formulating for clean beauty skincare is strongly preferred
- Experience with scaling up lab batches is highly desirable
- Familiar with scales mixers pH meters viscometers centrifuges highshear homogenizers and other formulation/quality control equipment
- Familiar with Good Laboratory Practices and scientific principles
- Ability to record document and duplicate procedures with accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to perform basic calculations (adding subtracting dividing multiplying percentages and unit conversion)
- Ability to preserve the confidentiality of all technical information processes data and intellectual property
General Requirements & Employment Details:
- Work OnSite: This is a fulltime onsite position reporting to our Philadelphia PA lab; hybrid or remote employment is not available for this position.
- Compensation: This is an exempt W2 position with a targeted annual salary range of $75100k depending on education level and experience. Benefits include Medical Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with 6 employer match competitive PTO and a great employee discount.
- Employment Eligibility: Must have current US work authorization.
- Verbal & Written English Fluency: Full scientific/business language fluency including correct spelling and grammar is required.
- Technology Acumen: Competency with GSuite and/or Microsoft applications (Sheets/Excel Word/Docs Slides/Powerpoint etc..
- Physical Abilities: Including but not limited to the ability to lift 50 pounds to your waist 25 pounds to head height and able to climb 10 stairs.
- Travel: 14 times per year if needed.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
