Associate Scientist

The Associate Scientist will be responsible for the following:

• Researching new or existing ingredients
• making cosmetic batches as well as placing batches on stability.
• Ensuring ingredients are compliant with regional/global regulations
• Scaling up batches
• Preparing batches for evaluation purposes

Formulation Development:

• Develop new cosmetic formulas based on market trends, consumer needs, and ingredient properties.
• Modify existing formulas to improve performance or address stability issues.
• Conduct laboratory experiments to evaluate the efficacy of cosmetic ingredients and formulations.
• Optimize ingredient combinations to achieve desired product characteristics (texture, viscosity, color, etc.).

Product Testing:

• Participate in-vitro and in-vivo testing protocols to assess product performance on skin or hair.
• Analyze test data to interpret results and identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate with internal evaluation team to conduct consumer testing studies.

Research and Innovation:

• Stay updated on emerging cosmetic technologies and ingredients
• Explore new scientific concepts to develop innovative product concepts
• Conduct literature reviews and present findings to the R&D team

Collaboration:

• Work closely with Marketing teams to translate research into products that can assist our customers learn more about our raw materials
• Communicate research findings to internal stakeholders and management

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure all product formulations adhere to relevant cosmetic regulations (FDA, EU, etc.)
• Review ingredient safety data and maintain documentation for potential regulatory submissions

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, cosmetic science, biology, or a related field
• 0-2 years of experience in cosmetic product development
• Strong understanding of cosmetic ingredients, their properties, and interactions
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques including analytical chemistry, stability testing, and formulation development
• Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively document research findings and present results
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office