Senior Chemist Job at Mackenzie Stuart, Miami, FL

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  • Mackenzie Stuart
  • Miami, FL

Job Description

Mackenzie Stuart are currently partnered with a Personal Care Contract Manufacturer seeking a Senior R&D Chemist.

The role of Senior R&D Chemist involves developing robust formulations across all personal care categories. This position will collaborate with Regulatory, Quality Control (QC), and Compliance teams to ensure FDA compliance for product formulation. Additionally, the Senior R&D Chemist will manages multiple projects concurrently within tight deadlines whilst adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety requirements.

Responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):

  • Independently formulates skin, hair and body care products, focusing on product stability and exploring reformulation alternatives.
  • Develops innovative and robust skincare formulations and processes, understanding the interplay between formulation and production.
  • Collaborates effectively across R&D and related departments to advance projects.
  • Possesses expertise in considering processing, operating, and design factors impacting skincare formulations.
  • Works closely with Regulatory, QC & Compliance to ensure FDA compliance for product formulation.
  • Manages multiple projects concurrently, meeting tight deadlines.
  • Gains proficiency in relevant software systems or other required platforms.
  • Adheres to GMP guidelines, SOPs, and safety protocols.

To be considered for the role, the following education, experience and qualifications are required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field.
  • Over 5 years of formulation experience.
  • Proven track record in developing innovative skincare/hair/OTC products.
  • Comprehensive understanding of cosmetic raw materials and cutting-edge technologies.
  • Proficiency in laboratory and scale-up production equipment.
  • Familiarity with cosmetic manufacturing practices and operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Confidence to mentor junior chemists.
  • Excellent team-building skills.
  • Creative and out-of-the-box thinker.

This role offers a competitive salary, with a great compensation package, and a strong progression pathway.

Please submit your CV/resume if you have the requisite skills as outlined above and are a highly competitive individual with excellent communication skills. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of expected responses we are only able to acknowledge successful applications. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

About Mackenzie Stuart Global Executive Search & Selection

Mackenzie Stuart is a leading executive search and selection business. From our offices in Leeds/London we provide retained and contingency recruitment solutions across industry and have specialist recruitment consultants that work within the Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction, Medical, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, Cyber Security, FMCG, Ingredients, and Manufacturing sectors.

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