Wet Chemist

About the Role:

The Wet Chemist supports Research and Development by formulating testing and optimizing innovative liquid semi-solid and emulsion-based products within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing nutraceutical dietary supplement cosmetic and personal care formulations conducting laboratory testing managing stability programs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept through commercialization. The ideal candidate has strong wet chemistry formulation science analytical testing and laboratory experience in a fast-paced Research and Development environment.

Responsibilities:

• Formulate and develop water-based oil-based and emulsion-based products for dietary supplements nutraceuticals cosmetics and personal care applications.
• Support Research and Development projects from concept through commercialization including feasibility assessments formulation development laboratory testing and process optimization.
• Conduct bench-scale laboratory experiments to evaluate formulation performance stability manufacturability and product quality.
• Perform analytical and physical testing including viscosity pH Brix specific gravity gel strength density appearance odor color texture and other organoleptic evaluations.
• Develop manufacturing procedures batch records mixing instructions and processing parameters to support production scale-up.
• Create finished product specifications in-process quality standards and testing protocols while evaluating ingredient compatibility and analytical interference.
• Develop and manage real-time and accelerated stability studies to establish product shelf life and monitor long-term product performance.
• Monitor environmental stability chambers and coordinate routine sample collection for internal microbiological and third-party laboratory testing.
• Maintain accurate formulation records laboratory notebooks technical documentation and product specifications in accordance with quality standards.
• Research and evaluate raw materials active ingredients excipients and cosmetic ingredients for functionality regulatory compliance quality and performance.
• Collaborate with Research and Development Quality Assurance Manufacturing Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to resolve formulation and manufacturing challenges.
• Troubleshoot formulation issues investigate process improvements and support successful product commercialization.
• Ensure all Research and Development activities comply with cGMP requirements FDA regulations food safety standards and internal quality systems.
• Stay current with emerging formulation technologies ingredient innovations and scientific research to support continuous product development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical Engineering Food Science Cosmetic Science Pharmaceutical Sciences Biology or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of five years of Research and Development experience within nutraceutical dietary supplement cosmetic pharmaceutical food chemical or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience formulating oil-in-water emulsions water-in-oil emulsions liquid formulations gels creams lotions tinctures suspensions and other wet chemistry products.
• Strong understanding of formulation chemistry ingredient compatibility stability science rheology preservation systems surfactants emulsifiers and product performance testing.
• Experience conducting bench-scale development pilot production manufacturing scale-up and process validation.
• Knowledge of cGMP FDA regulations laboratory best practices food safety requirements and quality management systems.
• Experience designing and managing accelerated and real-time stability programs.
• Ability to interpret analytical testing results laboratory data Certificates of Analysis and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with ERP systems Microsoft Office laboratory software and scientific documentation.
• Strong analytical problem-solving project management and technical communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in contract manufacturing or private label manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with analytical laboratory instrumentation and wet chemistry testing methodologies.
• Experience supporting technology transfer continuous improvement and manufacturing optimization.
• Knowledge of dietary supplement cosmetic and personal care regulatory requirements.
• Experience utilizing AI tools scientific databases or formulation software to support Research and Development initiatives.
• Professional certifications in project management Lean Six Sigma or quality systems are a plus.