Debut · 19 hours ago
Senior Formulation Chemist
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expDebut is the unconventional innovation lab spearheading the next generation of big business. As a Senior Formulation Chemist, you will support the development of skincare and color cosmetic products, working in a fast-paced environment to create innovative formulas using novel raw materials.
BeautyBiotechnologyConsumer GoodsCosmeticsPersonal Health
Responsibilities
Formulate and optimize skincare, suncare, and color cosmetics, ensuring all formulas meet performance expectations, safety requirements, and quality benchmarks
Monitor scientific literature, ingredient innovations, and market developments to support continuous product innovation
Manage multiple projects with defined objectives and deadlines, ensuring timely delivery for product launches
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges throughout development, including scale-up and manufacturing phases, by applying creative and practical solutions
Proactively communicate potential risks to leadership and recommend actionable strategies to keep projects on track
Collaborate closely with quality, safety, and regulatory teams to ensure full compliance and timely approvals
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to align product objectives and provide regular progress updates
Coordinate with stakeholders to manage development timelines and support a seamless transition from laboratory to production
Conduct stability studies, analyze results, and implement corrective actions when needed
Support scale-up activities from a technical perspective, anticipating issues and contributing to effective problem resolution
Maintain thorough documentation and adhere to established quality system to uphold operational excellence
Mentor junior team members, provide technical guidance, and assist in overseeing laboratory operations and workflow coordination as needed
Demonstrate hands-on formulation expertise with the ability to work efficiently at the bench in a fast-paced laboratory environment
Qualification
Required
BA or BS in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or related field
7+ years of previous skincare formulation experience
Knowledge of color cosmetics and ability to color match is a must
Experience with technology transfer from bench scale to full production
Understanding of testing requirements necessary for product launch
Company
Debut
Debut is a biotech beauty company that develops biotechnology-based beauty ingredients and formulations.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$86.2MKey Investors
Business Opportunities for L'Oréal DevelopmentMaterial ImpactAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-08-26Series Unknown· $20M
2023-06-01Series B· $40M
2021-08-12Series A· $22.6M
Leadership Team
Joshua Britton
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Derek Wanner
Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
Global Cosmetic Industry Magazine
2026-01-14
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