Position: Formulation Scientist

Location: Onsite in Skillman, NJ

Duration: 1 year Contract

Overview

The Formulation Scientist will support the Skin Health R&D team, contributing to both innovation and base business (commercialized products) within the skincare portfolio. This role will focus on formulation development, lab execution, and scale-up activities for consumer skincare products, including anti-aging formulations.

The ideal candidate will work under the guidance of senior scientists while also taking ownership of experiments, technical problem-solving, and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end product development for skincare formulations, including innovation and commercialization of existing products
• Execute laboratory experiments, including formulation development, testing, and analysis of skincare products
• Assist in product design, formulation optimization, and process development/scale-up activities
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) to support investigations and product improvements
• Process formulated products at lab scale and support transition to manufacturing
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, and external partners to support project execution
• Analyze consumer insights and contribute to innovation pipeline development
• Maintain accurate documentation, including technical reports and experimental data
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, cGMP standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support troubleshooting efforts related to formulation, supply disruptions, or product upgrades

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or related field
• 1–4 years of experience in formulation development (academic or industry)
• Experience with personal care, cosmetic, OTC, or pharmaceutical products
• Strong foundation in formulated systems (emulsions, surfactants, suspensions, structured liquids)
• Hands-on laboratory experience executing experiments and processing formulations
• Understanding of material chemistry and basic process equipment
• Experience supporting process development or scale-up activities
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience formulating skincare or anti-aging products
• Familiarity with cGMP and regulatory standards
• Experience working with external manufacturing partners
• Exposure to technical project management or cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a team environment