Sr. Chemist

Company: Cosmetix West
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: up to 90,000 non negotiable Position Title: Sr Chemist Reports to: Vice President of R&D Department: R&D (Research and Development) Local Candidates Only Key Responsibilities: Develop new formulas and reverse engineered formula based on customers briefs and price target. Be very careful about customers no-no lists. Reformulate and improve existing formulas. Follow new trends closely with new products launches, ingredients and new concept such as free from claims. Be familiar with the formulation restrictions using these claims. Be familiar with cosmetic ingredient especially their function, delivery system, interaction depending of media/base. Meet with suppliers and keep product files (clinical and regulatory). Work on Innovation, create new textures, concepts, actives to keep our R&D with cutting edge formulation. Help creating marketing sheet to present to our customers in innovation seminars. Request raw material pricing and input in our pricing matrix. Evaluation/Selection/Advice regarding testing; Claims, Safety, Microbiology. Assist Regulatory department requesting all the necessary ingredient information. Be flexible with project priorities as they vary from time to time and manage a large workload under tight timeline. Be able to make decisions to troubleshoot production or compounding. Improve and/or revise manufacturing/filling process if needed. Work closely with our chemists to help on challenging projects or when needed. Work closely with our Quality department to improve knowledge about new formulas, establishing standards. Represent Cosmetix West during cosmetics events such as suppliers seminars, SCC events, CEW, ICMAD, or other conferences or shows. Networking is a big part of our business model. Be able to understand Cosmetix West business model and new directions taken to insure easy transition, and success. Maintain the laboratory clean and organized, respecting GLPs. Qualifications: BS or more in chemistry 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 regulation for US market and other countries for globally approved formulas, especially for the natural and organic market (NSF, USDA/NOP, NPA etc.).

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