Senior R&D Chemist Los Angeles, California, United States - Rhode : Job Details

Senior R&D Chemist

Rhode, a line of curated skincare essentials formulated for various skin types with high-performance ingredients, is seeking a Senior Research & Development Chemist. This role involves formulating innovative personal care products and managing cross-functional projects. Reporting to the Director of Research and Development, you will be responsible for research, formulation, and project management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work independently on formulation projects based on product briefs from the Product Development team.
• Prepare batches of formulations and create revisions based on testing feedback.
• Adjust batches to meet formula specifications and maintain detailed records.
• Prepare and log samples for submission, calculate specifications, and create CofAs.
• Conduct stability testing and maintain documentation.
• Order raw materials, maintain storage, and organize vendor documentation.
• Maintain formulation software and prepare samples for third-party testing.
• Validate formulas created by other chemists and contribute to laboratory operations.
• Calibrate lab equipment and supervise scale-up batches at contract manufacturers.
• Coordinate with Product Development, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams.
• Assist other laboratory staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a formulation/bench chemist in personal care, with OTC experience preferred.
• Proficiency with mixers, homogenizers, viscometers, and pH meters.
• Strong knowledge of raw material functionality, ingredient listing, GMP, and formulation software.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, communicate technical info clearly, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites and supervise scale-up batches.

Office Requirement

• Work five days a week in our Santa Monica, California lab.

Compensation

• $120,000 - $150,000 annually.

Rhode is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For accommodations during the application process, contact People & Culture at [email protected].