Applications Chemist, Personal Care - P2 Science

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About P2 Science

P2 Science is a green chemistry company that develops high-performance specialty ingredients from renewable feed stocks using its proprietary PICE® process. P2’s ingredients serve the personal care and fragrance markets, delivering performance and sustainability to global customers.

As P2 Science continues to expand its cosmetic ingredient portfolio, we are seeking an experienced Applications Chemist to support product development, prototype formulation development, and technical storytelling via performance and claims data across our personal care ingredient portfolio.

Position Overview

The Applications Chemist will play a critical role in translating P2 Science’s ingredient chemistry into real-world cosmetic performance. We are seeking an individual who works independently, formulates across multiple product categories, and partners closely with commercial, marketing, and R&D teams.

The ideal candidate possesses hands-on cosmetic chemistry experience, is comfortable working autonomously, and understands how to develop credible performance data and claims for ingredients and finished formulations via instrumental analyses and conducting internal studies.

Key Responsibilities

Formulation & Applications Development

• Independently formulate personal care prototypes across multiple categories (e.g., skincare, hair care, body care, color cosmetics, lip care, fragrance-adjacent applications)
• Develop chassis formulations to support claims testing to demonstrate the performance benefits of P2 Science ingredients
• Customize formulations to support customer requests, troubleshooting, and reformulation efforts
• Evaluate ingredient compatibility, stability, and performance in finished systems

Performance Testing & Claims Support

• Design and execute in-house performance testing (sensory, moisturization, occlusivity, slip, longevity, conditioning, etc.)
• Translate test results into clear technical claims for marketing and sales use
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on third-party testing and clinical substantiation
• Support sustainability, natural, and “clean” positioning where applicable

Technical Support & Customer Engagement

• Serve as a technical resource for customers, distributors, and internal commercial teams
• Provide formulation guidance, problem-solving, and ingredient substitution support
• Prepare technical documentation, formulation guides, and maintain lab notebook
• Participate in customer meetings, trade shows, and technical presentations as needed

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with R&D to provide application feedback that informs new ingredient development
• Partner with marketing to support product positioning, storytelling, and launch materials
• Maintain organized lab records and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or related field
• 3 years hands-on experience in cosmetic or personal care formulation (skincare, hair care, body care, color cosmetics, lip care, fragrance-adjacent applications)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and autonomously in a lab setting
• Broad formulation experience across multiple product types
• Familiarity with cosmetic raw materials and ingredient suppliers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Curiosity to ask questions and continue learning

Strongly Preferred

• Experience developing performance data and ingredient or product claims
• Understanding of regulatory and claim substantiation requirements (US/EU a plus)
• Experience supporting marketing, sales, or customer-facing technical roles
• Exposure to natural, sustainable, or green chemistry formulations
• Comfort in a dynamic, growth-stage company environment
• Experience in home care or air care formulation a plus

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• P2 Science ingredients are supported by compelling, reproducible formulations and data
• Sales and marketing teams are equipped with credible technical stories and formulations
• Customers view P2 as a solutions-oriented partner—not just an ingredient supplier
• Application insights positively influence future product development
• Positive, collaborative team dynamic and fun work environment

Why Join P2 Science

• Work with proprietary, differentiated green chemistry
• High level of ownership and autonomy
• Direct impact on product positioning and commercial success
• Collaborative, fast-moving, and mission-driven team environment
• Opportunity to shape a growing applications platform from the ground up

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