What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Research Development Chemist position at HiFyve?
HiFyve is hiring a Senior R&D Chemist in the Personal Care/Cosmetics industry in Minneapolis, MN OR Miami, FL!Salary: $90K - $110KShift: Days Location: Minneapolis, MN OR Miami, FLJob Summary:HiFyve is hiring a Senior R&D Chemist to lead formulation and development of personal care, cosmetic, and OTC products (including lip balms and sunscreens). This role owns projects end-to-end—from concept through scale-up—while collaborating cross-functionally and interfacing directly with customers.Key Responsibilities:Lead formulation projects from concept to commercializationDevelop, optimize, and scale formulations; troubleshoot production issuesSet product specifications and write compounding proceduresOversee pilot batches, stability testing, and documentationPartner with QC, Operations, Sales, and RegulatoryCommunicate technical, regulatory, and performance details to customersIdentify cost-reduction opportunities and source raw materialsMentor and train lab staff; maintain compliant lab documentationStay current on formulation trends, ingredients, and market gapsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:BS in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field8 years of hands-on formulation experience in personal care/cosmeticsOR – Advanced degree with 6 years’ experienceStrong knowledge of FDA regulations and cGMPsAdvanced formulation and scale-up expertiseExcellent communication, leadership, and project management skillsMaster’s degree (Prefered)10 years of formulation experience (Preferred)If you are interested, please apply.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000