Formulation Scientist

$62,400 - $78,062/Yr

Kelly Services - Montgomery, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Montgomery, NJ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Formulation Scientist position at Kelly Services involves supporting the commercialization and maintenance of existing skincare products. The role focuses on laboratory and bench formulation activities, working under the guidance of a manager and alongside experienced scientists to develop and improve skincare formulations.

Responsibilities

• Support product development activities for formulated skincare products under manager guidance, including reformulations and regulatory initiatives.
• Perform laboratory batches adhering to good laboratory practices (GLP).
• Monitor and perform laboratory stability testing.
• Execute lab-scale processing activities for formulated skincare products.
• Execute laboratory experiments to resolve technical challenges with formulated skincare products.
• Maintain and track formulated skincare products within internal systems.
• Work with technical teams including microbiology, analytical, and raw material teams.
• Support accurate record keeping and documentation.
• Analyze test results compared to specifications/protocols/benchmark.
• Create and/or revise product-related specifications.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Prior experience working in a laboratory setting with chemicals/raw materials.
• Experience preparing lab scale formulations for cosmetic or OTC applications or related fields.
• Experience executing lab batch formulation processes.
• Ability to execute experiments with guidance.
• Manage and maintain laboratory samples and documentation using good laboratory practices (GLP).
• Adhere to all safety procedures of the laboratory and complete assigned trainings.
• Execute physical testing of samples.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and deliverables.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Telemedicine
• Term life insurance
• Whole life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Legal plan
• Short-term disability
• Retirement savings plan
• Service bonus
• Holiday pay plans
• Paid sick leave
• Transit spending account