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Chemist – Hair Care Product Development (GMP/OTC Environment)
Location: Palm Springs, FL
Relocation Assistance available!
Salary: $85,000-$90,000/year with bonus potential
We are seeking a motivated Chemist to support the development and manufacturing of hair care and personal care products in a regulated environment. This role will focus on formulation, analytical testing, and process support for products such as shampoos, conditioners, treatments, and styling products.
Key Responsibilities
Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.
Location: Palm Springs, FL
Relocation Assistance available!
Salary: $85,000-$90,000/year with bonus potential
We are seeking a motivated Chemist to support the development and manufacturing of hair care and personal care products in a regulated environment. This role will focus on formulation, analytical testing, and process support for products such as shampoos, conditioners, treatments, and styling products.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, and scale formulations for hair care products including shampoos, conditioners, creams, and treatments
- Conduct bench-top experiments, stability studies, and compatibility testing to ensure product performance and shelf life
- Perform analytical and physical testing (e.g., pH, viscosity, appearance, microbial testing support) on raw materials, in-process, and finished products
- Support technology transfer and scale-up activities from lab to manufacturing
- Document all formulation and testing activities in accordance with GMP and data integrity standards
- Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing issues, recommending improvements for product quality and process efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Marketing
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, OTC, cosmetic regulations)
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- Experience in personal care, cosmetics, or OTC product development preferred
- Knowledge of emulsions, surfactants, and formulation principles for hair care products
- Familiarity with GMP practices and documentation requirements
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience with scale-up and manufacturing support
- Understanding of stability protocols and preservative systems
- Familiarity with cosmetic regulatory requirements and labeling
- Experience with laboratory instrumentation and physical testing methods
Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.
Salary : $85,000 - $90,000