Cosmetic Lab, one of the fastest growing cosmetic contract manufacturer with heavy emphasis on innovative K-Beauty inspired R&D in Downey, CA is looking for a Color Chemist ready to learn and explore. 5+ years lab experience preferred. Duties include preparing and formulating lab batches, check and maintain lab and regulatory documentation, monitor and measure formulation specifications all under supervision of R&D Director. Ideal candidate must multi-task in fast and dynamic work environment. Be part of one of the most exciting team in the cosmetic industry and prosper. Check our web site at www.cosmeticlabinc.com to learn more.

Please send resume and salary requirements to maria@cosmeticlabinc.com.

Reposted 6/21/19

The Botnia Manufacturing Specialist is an organized, details expert who ensures that every product is made to our standards –an instruction following, details lover
We are looking for that special someone who will follow effective proprietary recipes, that is passionate about organic skincare and wants to grow with a company that hand manufactures skincare. Read more on our website .

Send resume to justineaurorak@gmail.com.

Reposted 6/21/19

KIK Custom Product’s Ontario, CA based R&D Lab is expanding its Innovation team and has an urgent need for an Innovation Aerosol/Liquid Chemist. Seeking a creative formulation development pro with strengths in aerosol and liquid development of skincare, haircare and beauty products. This vital support role is responsible for executing a wide range of day-to-day formulations, QA and stability testing procedures for the haircare/skincare/beauty products development and production.

Send resume to GCunningham@kikcorp.com.

Reposted 6/21/19

A fast-growing manufacturer of cosmetics and OTC drugs located in Cerritos, CA, we’re looking for an experienced Quality Control Laboratory Technician to assist in both our QC laboratory and our Regulatory Affairs department. Interested applicants should have 2-5 years of experience in cosmetics / skin care manufacturing or a closely related industry, including technical knowledge in the following primary areas of responsibility:
Laboratory testing and quality control of raw materials and finished products
Writing and updating of SOPs for laboratory and production operations
Preparing lab batches for product development and assisting with production batches as needed
Operation of filling/packaging equipment
Formulating Products
Maintaining detailed records of formulas, production operations, raw material inventory, etc.
Conducting internal inspections and audits for compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and other regulations
Preparing documents and reports as required by/for various regulatory and certification agencies
All candidates should have math skills including percentages, measurements, unit conversions, etc., and should be self-motivated team players with excellent communication skills and a zero tolerance of errors. Proficiency in MS Office is required.
The job is Monday- Friday|Hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm 
Pay is dependent upon experience and qualifications, and ranges from $18 to $35 per hour.
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred; High School Diploma Required

CONTACT:  office2@drj.email

Posted 05/18/19

A fast-growing manufacturer of cosmetics and OTC drugs located in Cerritos, CA, we’re looking for an experienced Production Assistant to assist with product compounding and packaging operations as well as QC laboratory testing. Interested applicants should have 2-5 years of experience in cosmetics / skin care manufacturing or a closely related industry, including technical knowledge in the following primary areas of responsibility:
Ingredient handling and weighing
Production batch compounding
Filling/packaging equipment operation
Complete and accurate record-keeping of all steps
Assisting with QC laboratory procedures

All candidates should have math skills including percentages, measurements, unit conversions, etc., and should be self-motivated team players with excellent communication skills and a zero tolerance of errors. Proficiency in MS Office is required.
The job is Monday- Friday|Hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm 
Pay is dependent upon experience and qualifications, and ranges from $13 to $25 per hour.
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred; High School Diploma Required

CONTACT:  office2@drj.email

Posted 05/18/19

Thibiant Naturals, a division of KDC-One, has an immediate opening for a Formulating Chemist. Candidate must have a BS or BA degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and/or Science related and/or 4+ years of experience formulating innovative personal care products. The ideal candidate is passionate about the industry, is a good team player, has excellent attention to detail, and demonstrates a high level of written and verbal communication skills.

Thibiant Naturals offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Send inquiries to Tania at TCorona@kdc-thibiantnaturals.com

Posted 05/18/19

Thibiant Naturals, a division of KDC-One, has an immediate opening for a Jr. Project Manager to join our Product Development team. Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent and 4+ years’ experience in a project management capacity in the beauty/cosmetics industry. Candidate must possess impeccable written and verbal communication skills, be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and have a strong passion for innovative products in the beauty industry.

Thibiant Naturals offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Send inquiries to Tania at TCorona@kdc-thibiantnaturals.com

Posted 05/18/19

Stability Technician
Provide testing support for the Research & Development Stability Department for stability study of Cosmetic and OTC formulations. Assist in providing coordination and support for stability study report involving in-house and customer requested data. Responsibilities include administering laboratory measures that assess product appearance and function, assisting in sample scheduling and logging, help with screening and testing of samples, data preparation and entry. Assisting with regulatory aspects of the study protocol. Additionally, the Stability Technician will assist with the house keeping within the lab as needed. 


QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior work experience with cosmetic and OTC stability testing preferable, but not necessary
• Skill with the equipment and procedures necessary to collect stability data (e.g., pH meter, Viscometer, Moisture Analyzer etc.).
• Computer skills in word processing, email systems, spreadsheets, and databases. Knowledge of PC or Mac computers and applications.
• Skill in setting priorities that reflect current testing needs and demonstrating flexibility in responding to changing needs and resolving issues as they arise. Ability to multitask.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Able to communicate effectively with Research & Development Staff and to conduct data collection using clear and standardized procedures.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and ability to collaborate with other lab personnel.
• Experience working in a laboratory research setting preferred. 
• Skilled in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Attention to accuracy and detail in all aspect of stability studies.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential materials with discretion.
• Ability to use standard lab and office equipment, including telephones, copy machines, and scanners.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Proficiency in laboratory equipment and computer.
• Highly motivated and interested in all aspect of stability studies.

Resumes to rpineda@cosway.com.

Posted 6/6/19

Identify, develop and maintain quality systems to ensure continuous improvement throughout the company in the management of audits to meet customer, regulatory and cGMP requirements.  Work with cross-functional teams to facilitate and lead quality improvement activities.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure adherence to Quality System anddevelop and/or update SOP and Departmental Procedures as necessary.
2. Lead internal and external audit programs.
   1. Assist in development of checklists and participate in facility walk-throughs.
   2. Document and incorporate observations into tracking logs for communication to relevant functions.
   3. Develop and maintain general audit documentation and ensure appropriateemployee training conducted and completed as required.
   4. Provide timely corrective action to audit findings and coordinate meetings to follow up with responsible parties for completion of actions are within established timelines.
   5. Interface with customers’ auditors before, during and after audit completion.
3. Develop and monitor effectiveness checks upon completion of audit related Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).
4. Work with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain monthly metrics and KPIs for Quality; use data to drive improvements.
5. Maintain facility 
6. Ensure timely completion of reports including Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), Quality Alerts (QAR), and Quality deviations. Help relevant teams develop appropriate short and long term actions to address quality outages.
7. Create & maintain cohesive company information management pertaining to Quality (employee training documentation, equipment calibration master list, etc.).
8. Support the VP of Quality & Regulatory on other special projects.

Physical/Educational Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in chemistry/related field, or combination of education and experience in cosmetics or related (FDA regulated) industry are required

Qualifications:

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Quality preferably in an FDA regulated environment.

Experience with OTC and/or pharmaceutical products preferred.

Must be extremely detail oriented.

Must be able to work on numerous simultaneous projects to meet established timelines.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Contact: Nschussman@kdc-thibiant.com

Posted  06/12/19

Requirements:

2-4 years’ experience in cosmetic product development
Maintain proper documentation including but not limited to formulation, procedure, specifications, stability data.
Operate pH meter, viscometer, balance/scale and pycnometer.
Communicate with raw material suppliers to gather various technical data, stay up to date with new ingredients/technologies/trends
Prepare Lab batches as per supervisor guidelines for: new formulations, improve aesthetics per customer request, fix stability issues. Write manufacturing procedures for production batches. Write finished product specifications for production batches
Remain present during process scale-up in Compounding
Strong proficiency in natural formulations (Whole Foods Premium, EWG, etc)
Highly organized and can maintain diligent records.
Communicate effectively with all Health Specialty team members
Strong teamwork mentality
Highly motivated and interested in the Cosmetic industry.
Ability to use critical thinking skills.
Experience

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
2 years’ experience in cosmetic formulations
2 years’ experience in color matching
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Proficiency with natural formulations

Send cover letter and resume to neil@healthspecialty.com

Posted 06/18/19

Small Contract Manufacturer in Northridge, with focus in natural and organic, is looking for a Sales Manager to help us grow our business. We need someone who is enthusiastic, with a can do attitude and industry experience to help manage existing customers new projects and to solicit new customers.  Ability to work independently and project manage a must. You would also manage the R&D schedule to ensure that your customers needs are met. Some telecommuting is possible and hours are flexible.

Compensation is salary plus bonus.

Please send your resume/CV to Lmiles@vclpl.com

Posted 06/21/19

Formulation/Product R&D laboratory is seeking a Jr Chemist in the cosmetics/personal care field. Candidates will make daily lab batches as assigned by management, Prepare paperwork for formula submissions and document specifications for various batches, Perform and monitor stability testing on R&D batches. Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities is a must. 3+ years experience with Science degree. Benefits Salary negotiable DOE. Email resume to employment@aboverinaldilabs.com.

Reposted 06/18/19

Formulation/Product R&D laboratory is seeking a Lab Tech in the cosmetics/personal care field. Candidates will make daily lab batches as assigned by management, Prepare paperwork for formula submissions and document specifications for various batches, Perform and monitor stability testing on R&D batches. Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities is a must. 1+ years experience with Science background. Benefits. Salary negotiable DOE.  employment@aboverinaldilabs.com

Reposted 6/18/19

Advanced Cosmetic is looking for a Sr. Chemist Formulator.

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for the formulation of all types of Skin Care and Sun Care products including but not limited to creams, lotions, balms, sprayable lotions and surfactant-based systems
· Responsible for the formulation of all OTC products including but not limited to acne lotions, sunscreens, and antibacterial
· Responsible for determining product specifications and expiration dates.
· Responsible for originating process manufacturing procedures.
· Responsible for monitoring and releasing first time manufacturing batches.
· Responsible for developing new products to meet marketing and sales department needs.
Qualifications:
· BS in , Biology, or related field
· Knowledge of industry trends
· Creative thinking, technical writing and organizational skills
· At least 6 years and more industry experience on the bench formulating.
· Knowledge of cosmetic/personal care raw materials, functionality, and interactions.
· Understanding of emulsion and surfactant technology as well as general formulation techniques.
· Must be familiar with FDA OTC monographs.

Please send resume to: humanresources@advancedcosmeticlabs.com

Reposted 6/18/19

Senior R&D Manager
• Formulation Lab seeking an experienced R&D Manager. Must have a minimum of 7 years’ experience and a minimum 2-3 years as a supervising chemist of teams of 5 or more members.
• Education Bachelor’s or higher in Chemistry or a related science.
• Manages and directs the research, planning, and executing new programs and protocols.
• Oversee the entire development process of new product formulations.
• Serves as a technical resource within the department, providing guidance for lab staff members.
• Serve as either project team member or leader, supporting Product Development department in client communication.
• Supervise lab staff members. Provide technical assistance and training, project direction, and feedback on all aspects of performance for staff.
• Experience in the cosmetic industry is required and general knowledge in the categories of Marketing, Packaging, Regulatory, Clinical Testing is to be expected.
• Must possess sound formulation skills in traditional skin/hair as well as “green” categories
• Must be familiar with formulas and patents within an assigned product category, and state-of-the art industry methods of formulating for stability and cost efficiency.
• Must possess an understanding of the principles of product evaluation, biophysical measurements and consumer testing as it applies to product formulation.
• Must possess Computer skills, an awareness of basic aesthetics, stability, performance, tech-transfer, scale up and safety evaluations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required in order to interact with various levels of personnel within and outside the Company.
• Must have attention to detail and can adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and a “Can Do” attitude is a MUST.
Benefits. Salary negotiable DOE. employment@aboverinaldilabs.com

Reposted 6/18/19

Establishes and enforces quality standards, provides technical services, supports and ensures compliance to regulatory requirements, and achieves operational efficiencies in the production of organic and natural personal care products. The incumbent supports continuous quality improvement of goods and processes in the Personal Care Cosmetic and OTC categories through reinforcement of product quality and safety programs.

Contact: Maria Maldonado at Maria.Maldonado@hain.com

Posted 06/22/19

A qualified candidate will have the following:

• Computer skills to manage formula work and document all information.
• 2-4 years experience in Personal Care product development
• Science-related college degree.
• Maintain proper lab notebook documentation including but not limited to formulation, procedure, specifications, stability data.
• Ability to operate and record data using various laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: pH meter, laboratory viscometer, moisture analyzer, balance/scale and pycnometer.
• Communicate with raw material suppliers to gather various technical data.
• Attend seminars and keep current with new technology.
• Prepare Lab batches as per supervisor guidelines for: new formulations, reducing cost of existing formulation, improve stability or preservation. Write manufacturing procedures for production batches. Write finished product specifications for production batches
• Supervise initial production batches.
• Maintain and record stability data on formulations that are in the evaluation stages.
• Report stability issues and other relevant issues to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Familiarity with Microsoft office excel, word, outlook
• Highly organized and can maintain diligent records. Detailed oriented
• Communicate effectively with customers in regards to formulations
• Ability to ask questions and be honest about issues immediately.
• Highly motivated and interested in the Cosmetic industry.
• Has critical thinking skills.
• Calibrate equipment as needed and assigned.
• Attend in house GMP trainings

Please send resume to rpineda@cosway.com

Ultra is seeking a self-motivated person to help us achieve this goal and join our sales team as the west coast Technical Salesperson!

Ultra is a fast-growing company that focuses on finding & keeping skilled people.  We want to have fun, while excelling!  We are a family-owned supplier of actives, polymers & natural technologies. Ultra is looking for a highly motivated team player to join our organization and enhance our team, company and sales.

Responsibilities:

• Grow business in territory (west coast) by 20%+ on average year on year while maximizing profits
• Establish, develop and maintain a robust relationship matrix between clients and Ultra
• Become an expert on Ultra’s key technologies
• Deliver technical presentations to customers at all levels (VP’s, Owners, CEO’s, PhD’s, Scientists, Chemist, etc.)  

• · Analyze the territory/market’s potential opportunities

• Manage customer projects, opportunities and report as necessary   
• Troubleshoot & resolve customer or supplier issues

• · Keep abreast of best practices, trends & competitive intel

• Solicit opportunities at tradeshows
• Travel to customers for face to face meetings

• · Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
• · Continuously improve through feedback

• Brainstorm with team members to generate new ideas to
  • develop business and grow sales
  • improve our product and service offerings
  • review new marketing ideas
  • improve the company as a whole

Qualifications:

• Chemical or Chemical Engineering degree
• Ability to build rapport with clients, our team & suppliers
• 5 to 7 years of sales experience on west coast in personal care industry
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback
• Positive and professional demeanor
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Experience with PowerPoint, Microsoft, Mac, CRM
• Previous experience in technical sales, technical service or as a chemist in the personal care industry  

Contact:  info@ultrachem.com or 732-224-0200 x207

Posted 06/28/19

Company: VMP Cosmetics

The Company develops, manufactures and markets its own proprietary line of beauty products.  Located in Vernon, CA.

We are looking for an experienced Plant / Warehouse Manager to organize and oversee the manufacturing of liquid and powder goods. You will be ultimately responsible for the smooth running of all production lines, quality of the output, efficient warehouse and order fulfillment operations, as well as coordinating the production operation with the quality lab activity.

Responsibilities

• ·Liaise with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements
• ·Control costs and prepare budgets
• ·Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines
• ·Control and manage inventory
• ·Monitor production to resolve issues
• ·Manage logistics
• ·Supervise and evaluate performance of production and warehouse personnel (quality inspectors, workers etc.)
• ·Determine amount of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.)
• ·Approve maintenance work, purchasing of equipment etc.
• ·Ensure output meets quality standards
• ·Enforce health and safety precautions
• ·Report to upper management 
• ·Efficient layout and operation of manufacturing equipment and warehouse
• ·Accurate ERP and inventory control
• ·Effective communication between QC Lab, R&D Lab and Production
• ·Experienced in project management.

Requirements

• ·Deep knowledge of production and warehouse management and be very deadline driven
• ·Minimum of 5 years’ experience as plant / warehouse manager with a bachelor’s degree.
• ·Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• ·Aptitude for equipment operations and troubleshooting
• ·Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts
• ·Experience in reporting on key production and logistics metrics
• ·Proficient in MS Office and ERP software
• ·Outstanding communication and ability to build a strong team
• ·Excellent organizational and leaderships skills
• ·Attention to detail
• ·Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
• ·Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus

Email: jennifer@thelegroup.com

Posted July 6, 2019

Company: Botanx, LLC
Will be responsible to mix samples of personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners, creams, lotions and bath products. Test in process materials. Approve all finished product for quality and conformance to specifications before shipping to our customers. Retain Certificates of Analysis and keep on file all critical raw materials and associated records. Ensure that outside testing (micro, environmental) is completed according to defined standards. Maintain and calibrate lab equipment.

Contact: jobs@botanx.com

Posted 07/08/19

Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in formulation, pilot batching, scale-ups, batch troubleshooting and line trails. Skin care, hair care and color cosmetics experience required.
Contract manufacturing experience a plus.
Regulatory compliance a plus.
Send Resume with Salary requirements to josef@fmklabs.com.

Posted 07/13/19

Must have a minimum of 3 years formulation 
experience in color cosmetic products - shadows, mascaras, eyeliners, highlighters, lipsticks, lip glosses.
Position involves formulation, pilot batching, scale-ups, line trials and claims substantiation.

Send Resume and salary requirements to
josef@fmklabs.com

Posted 07/13/19

Position requires 5 years of experience working at a Contract Manufacturing company.
Individual will be responsible for building and training the Sales Team; establish new accounts; handle existing accounts; create strategic plans to accelerate company growth.
Must be knowledgeable with all product categories in the health and beauty industry.
Familiarity with product development and manufacturing processes a plus.
Send Resume with Salary Requirement.
josef@fmklabs.com

Posted 07/13/19

Cosmetic product development expert with 9+ years of business experience. Looking to lead a team to execute new product launches for a growing beauty brand.

Please contact Alexandra Blackstone at adblackstone@gmail.com to request a copy of my resume and work portfolio.

Posted 05/28/19

Career experienced Personal Care/Cosmetic Product Development Chemist with 20+yrs of laboratory, piloting, production and consulting experience. Looking to secure a Managerial/Sr. Lead - team position.  A position that impacts growth in new and current product development and production. Background in R&D, QC, reverse engineering, skin & hair care, Infant & baby care ,wipes, aerosols & pumps, hand & nail, OTC’s, animal care, H&I, product stability, Color Cosmetics-(mascara, lipstick, eye shadow, foundation, hair, nail polish, body paint), hazardous materials handling and storage.

Contact Craig Henderson at cwhbisme@gmail.com to request resume and further information.

Posted 07/06/19