• Lead Cosmetic Formulation Chemist

    Astrix Technology (Chicago, IL)


    Lead Cosmetic Formulation Chemist

     

    Laboratory

     

    Chicago, IL, US

    Pay Rate Low: 100000 | Pay Rate High: 120000

    + Added - 12/04/2025

     

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    _Our Lead Cosmetic Formulation Chemist position is a great opportunity to work with a leading Personal Care company that provides amazing employee experience and growth opportunities!_

     

    _This is your chance to work in a high-tech laboratory with cutting-edge equipment and technology._

    We are looking for a sharp professional that possesses these top 3 skills:

    + Personal care/ OTC product formulation experience

    + Laboratory leadership experience

    + 7+ years of bench experience

    **Pay:** $100k-$120k

    **Schedule:** M-F 8a-4:15p

    **Type of Job:** Direct Hire

    **Location** : 100% onsite- Oak Brook

     

    At this time, Astrix cannot transfer nor sponsor a work Visa for this position.

    Benefits Offered:

    + Medical, Dental, Vision, etc!

    + Great PTO/holiday policy!

    + 401k, profit-sharing plan, tuition reimbursement, etc.

    + Parental Leave, adoption assistance, etc.

    + And so much more!

    **Lead Cosmetic Formulation Chemist Daily Tasks** : What you will do:

    + Formulate new recipes

    + Scale up new formulations

    + Understand the technical, regulatory, competitive, cost, operational, project timing, etc aspects that go into scaling up products to make an organization successful.

    + Propose solutions to raw material issues when working with vendors

    + Maintain quality, accuracy, and documentation of work

    + Keep up with new industry trends

    + Collaborate with other internal teams

    Lead Cosmetic Formulation Chemist Qualifications/Requirements:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field with 5 years of relevant experience in the cosmetics or pharmaceutical OTC industry

    + 7-10+ years of Product formulation experience (personal care products/ OTC products)

     

    _We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!_

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    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.