Sr Formulation Scientist

Senior Research Scientist

Location: Johnson City, TN — Onsite

Lead the science behind innovative skincare, cosmetic, OTC, and personal care products from concept through commercialization. My client is seeking a formulation expert who can turn emerging technologies and ingredients into high-performing products with real consumer impact.

Why You Should Apply

• Lead high-impact formulation innovation
• Influence products from concept through commercialization
• Annual performance bonus
• Flexible PTO, holidays, and parental leave
• Healthcare benefits, HSA and 401(k) match, life/disability and pet insurance

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead skincare, cosmetic, OTC, and personal care formulation development
• Drive emulsion, surfactant, and sunscreen formulation innovation
• Design experiments and translate findings into optimized formulations
• Support scale-up, technology transfer, and manufacturing
• Evaluate new ingredients, technologies, regulatory changes, and patents
• Mentor scientists and collaborate across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Commercial teams

About You

• Bachelor’s degree required; Chemistry or related scientific discipline preferred; Master’s welcomed
• Advanced emulsion and surfactant chemistry knowledge
• Expertise cosmetic formulation technologies
• Familiarity with cosmetic/OTC regulatory requirements and GMP
• Strong experimental design, scientific problem-solving, and scale-up capabilities

How To Apply

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