Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom · 1 day ago
Senior Cosmetic Formulator
Louisiana, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom is seeking a Senior Formulation Chemist for a cosmetic manufacturing company in southern Louisiana. The role involves formulating, testing, and developing cosmetic products while ensuring compliance with market demands and regulatory standards.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Juanita Drummond
Responsibilities
Lead formulation development for cosmetic products (e.g., skincare, haircare) from ideation to scale-up
Design, optimize, and troubleshoot formulations for performance, stability, safety, and cost
Conduct bench work, pilot batches, and support manufacturing scale-up and technology transfer
Evaluate raw materials, suppliers, and new technologies
Stay current on industry trends and innovations
Ensure formulations comply with global regulatory requirements (FDA, EU, ASEAN, etc.)
Design and interpret stability, compatibility, and performance testing
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
Prepare and maintain detailed formulation documentation, SOPs, and technical reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Chemistry
Minimum of 5 years of formulation experience in the personal care industry
Familiarity with scales, mixing and blending mills, and/or other formulation equipment
Ability to record and document batch process documents
Ability to identify, fine tune and troubleshoot problems with formulations and production
Benefits
Relocation will be provided.
Company
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom specializes in science, engineering, technology, and telecom.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Linda Stuit
Senior Vice President, Engineering Specialty
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