Formulation Lab Manager

　　Manufacturing

　　Los Angeles, CA, US

　　Added - 08/11/2023Apply for Job

　　Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong desire to reveal your potential in one of the industry’s most innovative Cosmetics Ingredients company? Join us!

　　Our cosmetic client is seeking a passionate and results-driven West Coast Formulation Manager! Our business is expanding, and we aim to provide strong technical support for our customers in the Cosmetic Industry.

　　Title: Formulation Lab Manager

　　Location: Los Angeles

　　Salary: $110,000-150,000

　　Job Duties:

　　Implement the overall global priorities and formulation/application strategies regionally

　　Provide technical support to West Coast sales managers and customers (i.e. cosmetic manufacturers, brands, and consultants) by:

　　o Ensuring formulation assistance for those customers, being the technical contact for any question related to the formulation of ingredients

　　o Organizing and performing hands-on lab demonstrations in customers’ labs or in facilities on a weekly basis and as needed

　　o Working in close collaboration with the Regional Marketing Team to organize promotional events (exhibitions, webinars, technical conference, seminars, etc.) and provide lab support, which may include presentations and prototype development.

　　o Ensuring technical research for NOAM market focusing on the West Coast region

　　o Identifying and working on new prototypes developments which illustrate Cosmetics' range of raw materials

　　Qualifications:

　　Minimum 10 years proven track record experience in a cosmetic formulation laboratory with expertise in skin care (including sun care); experience in hair care, make-up, and toiletries a plus.

　　Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific field, preferably chemistry or cosmetic science related from an ACS accredited school.

　　Hands-on formulating experience necessary, especially in emulsion technologies.

　　Experience in scaling up formulas is a strong asset.

　　Passionate and knowledgeable about cosmetic products with a very good knowledge of trends and Indie Brands.

　　Good communication skills and the ability to speak in front of an audience: diplomatic and able to adapt to various regional environments in NOAM.

　　We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.