Chemist II - Personal Care Products and Cosmetics (Idaho Falls, ID or Denver, CO)

at Elevation Labs in Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

About Us

What do we consider our greatest asset? Our passionate team members

With a vision of creating quality skincare and cosmetic products for the most popular brands in the world, our founders established a company based on the principle of "no surprises." Since 1995, this vision has guided our growth, and we have developed into an organization that pushes the boundaries of formulating and manufacturing. With over 400 full-time employees, we continue to build a highly-engaged team that produces quality products for our customers. We are especially focused on collaboration and continuous improvement; we work together to learn from where we have been and to make where we are going even better.

Elevation Labs is proud to offer employees a competitive benefits package including: paid time off, paid holidays, maternity leave, 401k with company match, bonuses, health insurance with a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), dental and vision plans, life, A&D, short term and long term disability insurance plans and a company-paid employee assistance program (EAP).

Our Mission and Culture

Phenomenal Customer Experiences every day, through highly Engaged and Empowered Colleagues, while impacting our Community in a progressive way.

We believe that the best way to deliver phenomenal customer experiences is to create an environment where our employees feel appreciated and supported. We work to build trust through regular all-hands meetings and approachable leadership. We encourage meaningful relationships and thoughtful interactions between team members at all levels of our organization: our line leads value active engagement on the production floor, and our management team is committed to supporting employee growth and career development. As one of the largest companies in the area, we offer countless ways for you to follow your passion and grow your career.

Aside from our company culture, we are committed to making a positive impact within the larger Denver community. Throughout the year, our employees host STEM Exposure events at local elementary and middle schools, and we also actively support multiple charities, including the local branches Toys for Tots.

Our Values

Act With Integrity We uphold the highest standard of integrity in all that we do. We honor our commitments and are transparent and honest with our customers, colleagues, and communities.

Take Ownership We act with discipline and rigor. We hold ourselves accountable to follow the highest standards and deliver our commitments on time.

Seek Innovative Solutions We challenge the status quo and seek out innovative ways to improve all that we do, from product formulation to production efficiencies and cultural advancements.

Show Care and Respect We deeply care about the health, happiness, and safety of our colleagues and communities. We treat others as we want to be treated.

Work And Win Together We believe that success depends on collaboration and teamwork. We work tirelessly with our partners, both internal and external, to deliver Phenomenal Experiences Every Day.

Job Summary:

Under the leadership of the Research & Development Manager/Director, this role is responsible for designing and creating innovative products that meet the performance and cost requirements of customer project briefs. They will work closely with the commercial team and engage directly with clients, providing technical expertise throughout the product development process, from initial brief to commercialization. Additionally, they will stay updated on industry trends, new regulations, and emerging technologies with a continuous improvement focus.

Essential Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative, safe, and effective personal care and cosmetic formulas in alignment with customer briefs, market trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Modify and optimize existing formulations to meet performance, cost, sustainability, or regulatory targets.
• Conduct reverse engineering and competitive product analysis to support innovation and product development.
• Manage all aspects of lab-scale formula development, including batching, stability testing, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales & Business Development, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure seamless transition from lab to production.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to support customer projects, product briefs, and technical troubleshooting.
• Engage with raw material suppliers to identify and evaluate new ingredients, technologies, and industry innovations.
• Participate in customer meetings, technical discussions, and product presentations as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized formula records, technical data, and compliance documentation.
• Support internal innovation initiatives, trend research, and product concept development.
• Ensure adherence to R&D processes, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Perform testing and evaluation of prototypes, including stability, sensory, and performance assessments.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, regulatory updates, and emerging ingredient technologies.
• Action-oriented and fosters a collaborative and positive working environment, and has a team player attitude
• Perform other related duties as required to support product development and business objectives.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Competencies:

• Perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Perform work using excellent organizational and time management
• Extensive knowledge of raw materials
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of people inside and outside the organization.

Industry And Work Experience:

• 5+ years of experiencewithresearchanddevelopment and formulation of personal care and cosmetic products
• OTC/FDAexperience
• Haircare formulation experience preferred.

Academic:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related May be met with 5+ years of experience.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk and reach with hands and arms
• Constantly use hands to keyboard or type, handle materials, or manipulate objects
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone/email
• Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and, occasionally, up to 50 pounds

Work Environment:

• Regularly required to work in areas where chemical materials are encountered
• Manufacturing setting with moving machinery
• Regularly required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• May involve exposure to the shop environment, including variable noise levels
• Must customarily have a high consciousness of personnel and equipment safety

The physical demands identified above are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Disclaimer:

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, we are disclosing the compensation range for roles that will be, or could be, performed in Colorado. Compensation for similar positions located outside of Colorado may differ.

If performed in Colorado, the base salary for this position generally ranges between $70,000- $95,000. This salary range may vary based on relevant factors, including but not limited to experience, education, performance, scope of responsibilities, location, and other considerations permitted by law.

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