Job Title:

Formulation Scientist Location:

Summit, NJ Position Level:

Early-to-Mid Level /

Junior Product Development Scientist Department:

Research & Development (R D) Personal Care /

Skincare Education:

BA/BS degree required Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Scientist 2, Research & Development to support product formulation development, laboratory bench testing, and scientific evaluation within our skincare and personal care innovation pipelines. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing bench-scale prototypes, executing stability studies, analyzing experimental data, and maintaining rigorous technical documentation from initial concept through scale-up.

Key Responsibilities Formulation & Batching:

Prepare, compound, and batch multiple formulation iterations and bench prototypes for skincare and topical products in accordance with target product profiles.

Stability & Evaluation:

Set up and monitor physical and chemical stability testing protocols (accelerated, room temperature, freeze-thaw); evaluate samples for appearance, odor, color, viscosity, and pH.

Laboratory Testing & Data Analysis:

Perform standard analytical and physical characterization testing on raw materials and finished formulations; interpret test data to resolve formulation anomalies.

Documentation & Compliance:

Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready records in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN), including batch cards, raw material logs, testing reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Cross-Functional Support:

Partner with packaging, regulatory, safety, and supply chain teams to ensure new formulations meet quality benchmarks, regulatory requirements, and production timelines.

Required Qualifications & Skills Education:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

Formulation Experience:

Hands-on laboratory experience formulating skincare, personal care, or cosmetic products (emulsions, creams, lotions, serums, or gels).

Laboratory Competencies:

Proven experience with bench-top equipment (viscometers, pH meters, homogenizers, overhead mixers) and stability study execution.

Technical Documentation:

Demonstrated ability to document experimental results clearly and generate detailed laboratory reports.

Collaboration & Mindset:

Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, proactive communication, and ability to manage multiple batches and project milestones simultaneously. Thanks Sri Vardhan Chilakamukku Infobahn SoftWorld Inc.