Research & Development Chemist

Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they’re the driving force behind everything we achieve.

Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated.

We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team. 

Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing, of beauty, personal and home care products.

We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs.

This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more.

Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life.

Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty.

We prioritize the well-being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel.

If you’re seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you.

Come join us and be a part of our journey.

A Brief Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for researching, formulating, and reverse engineering skin, body, and hair care products, utilizing your expertise in cosmetic science and laboratory techniques.

You will maintain precise documentation following standard laboratory practices and work on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes.

Additionally, you will lead the laboratory scale-up of formulations, ensuring smooth transitions to production.

A key part of the role involves staying current with new product chemistries and market trends to drive innovation and product development.

What you will do


* Research, formulate, and reverse engineering of skin, body, and hair care products employing general cosmetic science and laboratory principles and techniques.


* Develop manufacturing processes and manage laboratory scale-up formulations.


* Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of experiments and formulations, following standard laboratory recording techniques and protocols.


* Research new products, chemistries, and market trends.


* Interact and communicate with internal and external customers.


* Duties may vary slightly by location.

Education Qualifications


* Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related discipline or commensurate with experience (Preferred)

Experience Qualifications


* 1-3 years Experience in cosmetic formulation and development (Required)


* 1-3 years Experience with O/W, W/O emulsions, gels, pomades, shampoos, conditioners, body wash, hand soaps, mousses and OTC formulations (Preferred)


* 1-3 years Experience with regulatory requirements as it pertains to cosmetic/personal care formulation (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities


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