Clariant Corporation

Formulation Chemist

Clariant Corporation$70K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering.
  • 3-7 years of hands-on experience in a cosmetic formulation laboratory.
  • Working knowledge of cosmetic formulation principles and product evaluation.
  • Strong laboratory, documentation, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and formulation-related software.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and customization of cosmetic formulations.
  • Prepare laboratory batches and prototypes for development and evaluations.
  • Assist with ingredient functionality and product performance assessments.
  • Conduct laboratory investigations and document findings.
  • Initiate and maintain stability studies and project documentation.
  • Support preparation for technical materials and demonstrations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to meet project goals.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Annual bonus
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
Full Job Description
Job Id: 41449 | Location: New Providence, North Carolina, USA | Work Model: Onsite

Clariant is currently seeking a Formulation Chemist to join the Lucas Meyer division of the Care Chemicals Business Unit in New Providence, New Jersey. This role provides laboratory-based formulation support for the development, customization, and evaluation of cosmetic formulations across skin care, hair care, sun care, and color cosmetics applications. The Formulation Chemist will support formulation projects by preparing prototypes, conducting laboratory testing, performing stability evaluations, maintaining formulation records, and assisting with technical investigations. Working closely with the Regional Formulation Manager and broader technical team, this position contributes to ingredient promotion initiatives, customer projects, and ongoing formulation development activities within the New Providence laboratory. This is a full-time, onsite laboratory position based in New Providence, NJ. Clariant offers a competitive salary, PTO, and an annual bonus. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, grow your career, and be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial team, we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities:

  • Support the development and customization of cosmetic formulations for skin care, hair care, sun care, and color cosmetic applications under the direction of the Regional Formulation Manager.
  • Prepare laboratory batches and prototypes to support formulation development, ingredient evaluations, customer projects, and promotional initiatives.
  • Assist with the evaluation of raw materials, ingredient functionality, processing parameters, and product performance characteristics.
  • Conduct laboratory investigations, formulation troubleshooting, and product optimization activities while documenting observations and results.
  • Initiate, monitor, and maintain stability studies in accordance with established procedures, including sample preparation, tracking, and data collection.
  • Maintain accurate formulation records, laboratory notebooks, stability data, and project documentation within designated systems and databases.
  • Support the preparation of prototypes, technical materials, and laboratory demonstrations for internal and external technical activities.
  • Collaborate with formulation scientists, technical teams, and other internal stakeholders to support project objectives and development activities.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment, inventory, raw materials, packaging components, and consumables to ensure an organized and efficient laboratory environment.
  • Follow all laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
  • 3-7 years of hands-on experience in a cosmetic or personal care formulation laboratory developing skin care, hair care, sun care, color cosmetic, or related products.
  • Working knowledge of cosmetic formulation principles, including emulsions, gels, gel-creams, raw material functionality, stability testing, and product evaluation.
  • Strong laboratory, documentation, and organizational skills with the ability to support multiple formulation projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and formulation-related software, along with strong communication and collaboration skills in a team-oriented environment.


Our Offer:

Your Contact:

Mahogany McClurkin

Talent Acquisition Partner, NORAM



About Clariant Corporation

Clariant AG is a Swiss multinational speciality chemicals company, formed in 1995 as a spin-off from Sandoz. The company is focused on four business areas: care chemicals; catalysis; natural resources; and plastics & coatings. Headquartered in Muttenz, Switzerland, the public company encompasses 110 operating companies in 53 countries. Major manufacturing sites are located in Europe, North America, South America, China, and India. In 2015, sales from continuing operations were 5.8 billion CHF. European markets account for about one-third of sales, while Asia-Pacific, North America and Latin America account for about one-fifth each. Net income in 2015 was 227 million CHF, while EBITDA was 853 million CHF. The company has sales of around US$6 billion. Headquarters are officially in Muttenz, but most central functions are officed in a dedicated corporate centre in nearby Pratteln, both near Basel, Switzerland. Clariant's four business areas, are: Plastics & Coatings, Care Chemicals, Natural Resources and Catalysts.
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