Associate Manager, Research & Development - Personal Care

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like‑minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, Babyganics and Ecover. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet.

If you're into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us.

The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family‑owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.

The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between  USD -  USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short‑term incentive and/or long‑term incentives.

As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we're proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.

SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands (LSB), located in San Francisco, is home to innovative, purpose‑driven brands like Method, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, babyganics, and Ecover. As part of SC Johnson, LSB blends creativity and sustainability to deliver products that make a positive impact on people and the planet.

In this Associate Manager role, you'll lead the formulation and commercialization of sustainable, cost‑effective personal care products. You'll represent your function on cross‑functional teams, driving product development from concept to market. Success in this role requires deep formulation expertise, hands‑on lab experience, and strong communication and collaboration skills. You'll thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment where creative problem‑solving and a passion for sustainability are key.

Join us to help shape the future of household and personal care through innovation that matters.

• Develop new formulations and line extensions using green chemistry tools that meet our consumer and technical objectives.
• Conduct performance and stability studies to ensure products deliver on quality, on budget and on the product experience.
• Work with your manager and project teams to understand project criteria and build plans for developing new products, executing line extensions and enabling cost savings.
• Develop and support compelling, consumer‑noticeable claims for our products, conduct competitive analysis studies and collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop label copy, graphics, usage instructions and claims substantiation.
• Develop test methodologies to support product development and quality assurance/control activities, assist QA team with physical standard production and maintenance
• Utilize SAP/PLM to manage product setup, product specifications, documentation and enable global collaboration
• Work independently in the lab and help maintain lab hygiene, lab safety, processes and documentation
• Work with suppliers to evaluate sustainable chemistries through testing and timely feedback, iterative material improvements and incorporation into products
• Continually assess and upgrade formulation capabilities, including technical knowledge base, test methods and formulation skills
• Stay abreast of new competitive launches, emerging trends and regularly survey the competitive landscape
• Communicate effectively in project settings and provide timely updates to team on progress, developments, risks and opportunities

• Bachelors Degree and 5+ years' experience in formulation/product development with at least 3+ years experience in the Personal Care industry OR…