Title: Chemist Reports to: Director of Color & Innovation Department: R&D - Color Responsibility Summary: The Chemist will be responsible for analyzing batches, measuring physical parameters such as Viscosity, pH, and Density, interacting with vendors, documenting, collaborating with supervisor, and entering formulation. Responsibilities: The Chemist is responsible for supporting the company's business events through a variety of tasks, including: • Maintain a lab note book. • Make batches. • Create ingredient qualitative and quantitative list. • Check next day specification from previous day batch. • Follow up with on-going stabilities. • Communicate with raw material vendors. • Attend in-house vendor presentations. • Enter formulation into the company formulator. • Review results with supervisor. • Analyze lab batch measuring physical parameters: Viscosity, pH, and Density. • Assist in the formulation and development of innovative skin care and color cosmetic products, including line extensions and product improvements. • Support in color matching and formulation adjustments. • Support compliance with color regulations and internal quality standards. • Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper organization of raw materials and samples. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (or Biology that has had chemistry and organic chemistry classes). • 2- 5 years of experience in R&D, formulation, emulsions, and other forms of color product formulations. • Well organized and highly detail oriented. • Must work well with others and communicate effectively. • Strong understanding of cosmetic raw materials, formulation principles, production equipment. • Strong color matching skills. • Ability to lift and carry up to 10-15 pounds. Compensation & Benefits: The approximate pay range for this position is $60,000 - $68,000. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities. The benefit package includes: • Medical, Dental, Vision • Life/AD&D Insurance • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Special Paid Leave for employees’ personal events • Company Paid Holidays • 401(k) with employer match • Year-End Gift