Formulation Chemist
hace 22 horas
Florham Park
Job Description About Us Sino Lion USA supplies affordable, green, natural, and sustainable ingredients to the global personal care industry, working with manufacturing partners in China and Thailand. Guided by the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and advanced biotechnology, we develop award-winning, bio-derived technologies in these areas: Holistic Skin Care, Holistic Hair Care, Holistic Sun Care, Sustainable Preservation Solutions, Innovative Actives based on Biotechnology & More. We are a global leader in amino acid-based surfactants (including our EversoftTM Glutamates, Alaninates, Glycinates, Sarcosinates and Taurates), and we also offer innovative green preservatives and boosters (EverguardTM and EvermildTM series) and advanced skin and hair care actives. We have helped leading global brands move beyond traditional sulfate-based technologies to create high-performing, readily biodegradable personal care products. Position Overview We are hiring a creative, hands-on Formulation Chemist to join our New Jersey application lab. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Business Development, you will formulate and test prototype personal care products, support technical service projects for our multinational brand customers, Indie Brands Customers, etc., help run day-to-day lab operations, and work closely with our R&D team in China. This role is a great fit for an experienced, hands-on chemist who loves cosmetic formulation, enjoys working with customers, and wants to grow in green chemistry, sustainable formulation and technical service. Key Responsibilities Formulation & Prototyping: • Formulate, batch, and evaluate prototype products across skin care, hair care, and sun care, with a focus on cleansers (shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers) built on our amino acid-based surfactants., • Develop starting-point formulations and application demos that show how our surfactants, preservatives, and actives perform., • Keep accurate lab notebooks, batch records, and formulation files. Customer Technical Service: • Support technical service projects for multinational brand customers: prepare prototypes, troubleshoot formulation and stability issues, and summarize results in clear technical reports., • Help show customers how our amino acid-based surfactants, sustainable preservatives, and biotechnology-derived actives can reduce skin irritation, improve foam, and support product claims., • Join customer calls and visits with the business development team, and respond promptly to technical questions. Testing & Evaluation: • Run product stability studies and measure key parameters, including pH, viscosity, salt- and acid-viscosity response curves, clarity, and foam., • Help set up standard test methods and product specifications for the lab., • Coordinate with external testing labs to schedule, track, and summarize claims and efficacy testing, such as mildness, sensory panels, and biodegradability. Global R&D Collaboration: • Work closely with our R&D and technical centers in Asia to share formulation insights, transfer technologies, and adapt global formulations for U.S. customers., • Take part in occasional early-morning or evening calls with colleagues in Asia. Lab Operations: • Keep the lab clean, organized, and safe, and follow chemical safety and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements., • Track and order lab supplies, and maintain raw material and chemical inventories., • Prepare and repackage lab samples and prototypes for customers, working with our operations team, which handles shipping. Qualifications & Skills Required: • Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or a related field., • Experience: 3+ years of hands-on formulation experience in personal care, cosmetics, household products, or a related industry., • Lab Skills: Comfortable with standard lab equipment (balances, mixers, homogenizers, pH meters, and viscometers) and with keeping accurate lab records., • Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English, with demonstrated ability to interact with customers professionally to establish and maintain excellent customer relationships., • Effectively self-manage daily activities with strong time and organizational management skills., • Must be a self-starter and quick learner with excellent people skills., • Must be very creative, dedicated, and passionate about cosmetic formulation in skin care, sun care, hair care, etc., • Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor employment visas for this position. Preferred: • Prior experience in skin care and hair care formulations is a plus., • Experience with surfactant systems and sulfate-free cleansers, natural preservatives and preservative testing, or skin and hair care actives., • Background in green or sustainable chemistry, or an advanced degree., • Experience in a technical service, ingredient supplier, or brand R&D role. Why Join Us? • Competitive Compensation: $70,000–$80,000 base salary, depending on experience, plus a performance-based bonus., • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance., • Work-Life Balance: Paid time off (PTO), holiday pay, and summer hours with early Friday departures., • Meaningful Work: Work directly with the world's leading consumer beauty brands at the forefront of a global green chemistry movement., • Growth Opportunities: Room to take on more responsibility as our business expands, in a collaborative, entrepreneurial team with colleagues in the U.S. and Asia., • Schedule: Full-time, on-site in our Florham Park, NJ lab, Monday through Friday. Sino Lion USA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. \nCompany Description Sino Lion USA is a global leader in affordable, green, natural and sustainable materials including green surfactants, green preservatives and boosters, green chelating agents, natural actives and biobased materials. Sino Lion strives to be a disruptor, a game changer and an enabler to its customers and it supplies high-quality ingredients to the cosmetics, personal care, and food & nutrition industries. We take pride in delivering innovative products and exceptional customer service. Our clients include global leading companies such as fortune 500 multinational companies. We are a dynanic and growing company where every team member plays a key role. What sets us apart is our deep & unwavering commitment to enviromental sustainability for the betterment of both People and the Planet. For more information on our company, please visit our website: https://www.sinolion.com Sino Lion USA is a global leader in affordable, green, natural and sustainable materials including green surfactants, green preservatives and boosters, green chelating agents, natural actives and biobased materials. Sino Lion strives to be a disruptor, a game changer and an enabler to its customers and it supplies high-quality ingredients to the cosmetics, personal care, and food & nutrition industries. We take pride in delivering innovative products and exceptional customer service. Our clients include global leading companies such as fortune 500 multinational companies. We are a dynanic and growing company where every team member plays a key role. What sets us apart is our deep & unwavering commitment to enviromental sustainability for the betterment of both People and the Planet. For more information on our company, please visit our website: https://www.sinolion.com