Senior Cosmetic Formulator

Kelly Science & Clinical is currently seeking a Senior Formulation Chemist for a cosmetic manufacturing company located in southern Louisiana. The overall responsibility of the role is to formulate, test, and develop cosmetic products that meet market demands and regulatory standards.

Additional 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

Requirements:

• 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

This is a Direct hire position with a Monday – Friday day shift work schedule. Compensation is commensurate upon level of education and applicable experience. Relocation will be provided. If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume for immediate consideration.