RID Senior Scientist (Color Cosmetics & Scale-Up)
On-siteCarrollton, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead formulation development, optimization, and commercial scale-up for innovative color cosmetics and skin topicals, including foundations, BB/CC creams, concealers, and hybrid skincare-makeup products. Independently design strategies for target aesthetics, shade accuracy, and stability while conducting bench-top studies, raw material evaluations, and pilot plant trials. Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges related to emulsion systems, pigment dispersion, and process scale-up to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with GMP standards. Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams to support new product development, maintain technical documentation, and provide mentorship to junior scientists.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, or a related technical field
- At least 10 years of relevant formulation experience in the personal care/cosmetics industry
- Proven experience developing and commercializing color cosmetic and skin topical formulations, including foundations, skin tints, BB/CC creams, concealers, primers, tinted moisturizers, creams, lotions, and serums
- Strong knowledge of topical formulations, R&D, innovation, and ingredient interaction chemistry
- Extensive knowledge of skincare formulation chemistry and understanding of skincare, OTC, personal care, and medical devices
- Working knowledge of FDA regulations and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality results
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills for engaging with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
- Strong creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated expertise in pigment technology, color science, shade matching, pigment dispersion, optical modifiers, and formulation design for superior aesthetics, coverage, stability, and performance
- Proven track record of scaling formulations from laboratory development through pilot plant and commercial manufacturing, including process optimization, technology transfer, process validation, and manufacturing support
- Strong knowledge of emulsion systems, rheology modification, preservation systems, bulk stability, and formulation troubleshooting
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degrees (e.g., Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant scientific or technical field
- Experience with regulated products (e.g., OTC drugs, medical devices)
- Experience managing or mentoring junior scientists
- Familiarity with digital formulation tools, lab management systems, or innovation platforms
- Track record of building strong customer relationships and delivering consumer-centric solutions
- Supervisory or team leadership experience in a fast-paced R&D environment
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