Role has broad responsibility for overall management that ensures a safe work environment, maximizes profitable growth, drives quality improvements, provides premier customer service, develops a technically qualified work force and reduces operating costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvements. Role will direct day-to-day operations to compounding, filling, sanitization, warehouse, and maintenance. Minimum 10 yrs. experience leading in manufacturing environment.

Please send resumes to mgonzalez@mckennalabs.com.

YG Labs is in search of a FT Lab Technician w/ 1-2 years of experience in skincare product development & manufacturing. This person will make daily lab batches as assigned by management, perform & monitor stability testing on R&D batches, & prepare paperwork for formula submissions & document specifications for various batches. Ability to work in a fast paced environment w/ changing priorities a must. Candidate must have a solid working knowledge of raw materials and personal care formulation.

Please send resumes to  irenaj@yglabs.com

Lab technician 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. Interested candidates should contact Lynndie Pierce at jobs@botanx.com. 

OPERATIONS MANAGER
A fast-growing cosmetics manufacturer in Cerritos, CA is looking for a manager of operations with 3-5 years of prior experience in the cosmetics/skin care manufacturing industry, including technical knowledge in the following primary areas of responsibility:
• Managing the production of lotions, creams and other skin care formulations
• Purchasing and installation of tanks and other manufacturing equipment
• Engineering applications to the manufacturing and packaging processes used in the cosmetics industry
• Production scheduling
• Oversee warehouse activities in support of manufacturing operations including but not limited to receiving, storing, picking, and shipping materials
• Maintains strict inventory control
• Ensures accurate and timely shipments and receipts
• Monitor department budget; manage expense within approved budget constraints
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions
• Work closely with Office Staff to manage production schedules
REQUIREMENTS:
• 2-3 years of prior experience in the cosmetics/skin care manufacturing industry
• 2-3 years of prior experience in a warehouse management position
• Production, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field
• Detailed knowledge of distribution operations including receiving, stocking, order filling, replenishment, shipping and inventory control
• Must be available to work Full Time

EDUCATION: Please send resumes to office2@drj.email

Senior Formulator and Innovation Manager for Paula’s Choice Skincare- Seattle WA

The Senior Formulator & Innovation Manager will lead the creation of new skin care development in our newly built formulations lab, located in downtown Seattle. This key role will help drive our speed-to-market and innovation initiatives through the design, development, and execution of groundbreaking formulations.

Responsibilities
• Formulate new skin care products (cosmetic & OTC) and drive speed to market initiatives
• Manage our in-house formulations lab
• Drive all new innovation and technology through the Ideation process
• Hands on development of blue sky innovation projects
• Discover novel and effective ingredients and stay abreast of new research and formulation techniques
• Oversee all GMP testing and formula safety
• Oversee all new formula scale-up and tech transfers
• Lead all external clinical testing
Requirements and Qualifications
Skills:
• Outstanding interpersonal and written communication
• Able to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Enthusiastic and passionate about skincare and creating new effective formulations and improving current formulations.
• Self-sufficient and able to work independently, as well as in team settings
• Strong laboratory skills, organization, and attention to detail
• Has created new successful products for other companies
• Strong Background in skin physiology and current skincare theory
Knowledge:
• Masters in Chemistry or a related science field or equal work experience
• Strong knowledge of skin physiology, dermatology, and skincare in general
• Strong knowledge of personal care ingredients, chemistry, and stability
• Ability to objectively read and interpret scientific studies
• General understanding of global regulatory formula requirements
Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience formulating effective skin care products that have resulted in successful launches in a range of formats (creams, lotions, gels, liquids)
• Experience with formula transfer, manufacturing, and trouble-shooting stability issues
• Experience with GMP & GLP guidelines
**Please apply at Paulaschoice.com careers page or send resumes to careers@paulaschoice.com

This position will provide day-to-day support for PD, including but not limited to setting up calls/meetings, creating Product Development Requests, assisting in formula concepts, evaluating products, initiating marketing copy, cost profile development, attending raw material vendor meetings, maintaining product development project timelines, coordinating internal sign-offs on formulas and fragrance selects, soliciting and logging vendor submissions, and attending batch approvals.

Please send resumes to gratto@hatchbeauty.com

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.

Please send resumes to obs@botanx.com.

A fast-growing cosmetics manufacturer in Cerritos, CA is looking for a manager of operations with 3-5 years of prior experience in the cosmetics/skin care manufacturing industry, including technical knowledge in the following primary areas of responsibility: 

• Managing the production of lotions, creams and other skin care formulations
• Purchasing and installation of tanks and other manufacturing equipment
• Engineering applications to the manufacturing and packaging processes used in the cosmetics industry
• Production scheduling
• Oversee warehouse activities in support of manufacturing operations including but not limited to receiving, storing, picking, and shipping materials
• Maintains strict inventory control
• Ensures accurate and timely shipments and receipts
• Monitor department budget; manage expense within approved budget constraints
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions
• Work closely with Office Staff to manage production schedules

Education requirements include a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, with college attendance preferred. Previous job experience must include 2-3 years of prior experience in the cosmetics/skin care manufacturing industry and 2-3 years of prior experience in a warehouse management position in a Production, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field. Candidate should have detailed knowledge of distribution operations including receiving, stocking, order filling, replenishment, shipping and inventory control. Must be available to work Full Time. 

Please send resumes to production@drj.email. 

This position will be responsible for maintaining and facilitating the updating and routing of controlled documents, including Product Registration Packages and Master Records for the KIK Prestige Laboratories Ontario, CA facility. Main areas of responsibilities may include- assist with document preparation to support product approvals, customer/internal/sales requests as it relates to hair, skin and body product formulations. Please apply to www.kikcorp.com and reference Job ID#2018-5718.

Markwins Beauty Brands, a global leader in beauty and cosmetics, is looking for R&D Lab Manager. The candidate must have at least 3 years hands-on experience formulating color cosmetics and 1 year supervising lab chemists. For more details, please contact Mat Rashidi at mrashidi@markwins.com.

Thibiant International, Inc, a division of KDC, has an immediate opening for a Sr. R&D Chemist to join our dynamic team. Candidate must have a BS degree in Biology or Chemistry and 5 years' experience formulating innovative personal care products in an OTC environment. Candidate must possess a passion for formulating cutting edge products, excellent attention to detail, be a team player and demonstrate a high level of written and verbal communication skills.

Thibiant offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Send resume and salary history to nschussman@kdc-thibiant.com.

Posted 1/21/19

HATCHBEAUTY is looking for a highly motivated professional to serve as Product Development Coordinator under the direction of the Director of Product Development. The Product Development Coordinator will provide day-to-day support for the development of formulas for particular brands under the direction of the Product Management teams. This includes but not limited to setting up calls/meetings, creating Product Development Requests, assisting in formula concepts, evaluating products, initiating marketing copy, cost profile development, attending raw material vendor meetings, maintaining product development project timelines, coordinating internal sign-offs on formulas and fragrance selects, soliciting and logging vendor submissions, and attending batch approvals.
This role’s goal is to make sure that product development projects are kept on track so HATCHBEAUTY maintains a competitive edge in terms of costs and on time development processes. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is comfortable working independently as well as representing and supporting the PD team and Product Managers. HATCHBEAUTY offices are located in Los Angeles, California.

Please click here for the full details and requirements for this postion. 

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.

Posted 1/21/19

A qualified candidate will have the following:
• Computer skills to manage formula work and document all information.
• 1-3 years experience in Personal Care or related field
• Science-related college degree preferred but not necessary.
• 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 for existing or new formulations.
• 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
• Ability to ask questions and be honest about issues immediately.
• Highly motivated and interested in the Cosmetic industry.
• Has critical thinking skills.
• Can learn chemical names and functions of chemicals (part of learning on the job).
• Calibrate equipment as needed and assigned.
• Attend in house GMP trainings

Please send resume to rpineda@cosway.com.

Posted 1/21/19

Custom Division's Ontario, California based R&D Lab is expanding our Innovations team and has an immediate need for an Innovation Aerosol/Liquid Chemist. We are seeking a creative formulation development professional with strengths in aerosol & liquid development of skincare, haircare & beauty products. This vital support role is responsible for executing a wide range of day-to-day formulations, QA & stability testing procedures for the haircare/skincare/beauty products development and products.

Please send resumes to llittleton@kikcorp.com.

Posted 1/22/19