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Sr Formulation Chemist - Research and Development
Sr Formulation Chemist - Research and Development-May 2024
Eagan
May 9, 2025
About Sr Formulation Chemist - Research and Development

  Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior R&D Chemist for a direct-hire opportunity with one of our clients, a leading personal care company in Eagan, MN. This position requires a minimum of 6-8 years of industry experience in OTC personal care formulations (specifically sunscreen and acne products).

  Responsibilities

  Responsible for initiating project concepts, developing objectives, planning, and assigning priorities, and completing multiple projects under minimal supervision.

  Independently investigate/resolve research problems/scale up issues.

  Communicate with customers on technical aspects as well as regulatory and performance.

  Utilize and follow relevant legal requirements, regulations and product developmentstandards.

  Determine and perform appropriate cost reductions (raw materials).

  Scale-up of approved formulations, to include identification of critical process variables.

  Troubleshoot production issues and address batch variations.

  Set product specifications and write compounding procedures.

  Supervise and coordinate pilot batches.

  Provide paperwork for new formulas and new raw materials to operations.

  Provide specifications and other information to QC to receive and test new ingredients and finished goods.

  Research product formulations and properties and interactions of raw materials.

  Vendor research for raw materials.

  Compose and check ingredient lists, QQs and artwork.

  Interpret results of laboratory findings and assess risks involved in new products and communicate findings to sales and upper management.

  Remain up to date and current on trends in the retail market and trends on formulations materials, ingredients, etc.

  Training, mentoring and supervising lab staff (permanent and temporary).

  Qualifications

  BS in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related sciences with 8+ years of formulating personal care products

  OR, advanced degree in cosmetic chemistry and 6+ years of industry experience

  Advanced formulation skills and technical knowledge

  Thorough understanding of FDA regulations and cGMP’s

  Drives creative research and strategic recommendations for product development.

  Able to translate consumer insights into actionable recommendations to achieve exceptional consumer satisfaction.

  Proven ability to manage external suppliers and ensure top value and performance for the organization.

  JOB DETAILS

  Salary: dependent on experience, relocation assistance also available

  Shift : Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

  Workplace: Onsite in Eagan, MN

  Benefits:

  Medical - Employer pays 60 percent of the cost.

  Dental/Vision, Short Term Disability, 50k Life insurance- Free to an employee, Bell covers the cost.

  Supplemental insurance (Critical Care, Additional Life Insurance, Accidental care).

  Long Term Disability.

  401k – no limit on match.

  PTO- start with 14 days, after 1 year 15 days, after 3 years 20 days, etc.

  Sick pay- 6 days per year.

  Holiday pay- 9 paid holidays.

  EAP programs

  Tuition reimbursement.

  Paid parental leave.

  #P1

  As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

  Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?

  Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

  About Kelly

  Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

  Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center.Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

  Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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