Senior Formulation Chemist at John Paul Mitchell Systems

Who We are

John Paul Mitchell Systems (JPMS) is recognized worldwide for developing and marketing innovative hair and skin care products since 1980. We've been serving the professional beauty industry with salon-quality hair care products, styling tools and professional hair color through our family of brands including Paul Mitchell, MITCH, Awapuhi Wild Ginger, Tea Tree, Paul Mitchell Pro Tools, Neuro, MVRCK, The Demi and Color XG.

We were the first professional hair care company to take a stand against animal testing and continue our strong commitment to giving back, supporting a wide range of philanthropic causes both domestically and internationally. Sustainability has always been a priority, and we are committed to making our company operations climate neutral to preserve the beauty of the world around us.

About the Role

As a Senior Formulation Chemist, you will be an integral part of the Product Development team at JPMS. Reporting to the EVP of Research & Development, you will focus on formulating innovative hair color, care and styling concepts, lines and reactive products.

What You Will Do:

Innovation & Collaboration:

• Develop new hair colors, care and styling formulations, setting new industry standards for quality and innovation
• Create prototypes, monitor pilots to full-scale production, ensuring the transition is efficient, cost-effective, and adheres to the highest quality standards
• Collaborate with a diverse array of cross functional teams ensuring hair color product development aligns with market demands and company goals
• Drive the pursuit of hair color, care and styling innovations, leveraging deep industry knowledge and analytical skills to keep JPMS at the forefront of professional hair color, care and styling

Laboratory Analysis:

• Maintain strict compliance with GMP and GLP standards in the lab, championing best practices in every aspect of the formulation process
• Travel when necessary to our JPMS Manufacturing facility, and third-party contract manufacturers to support production team with scale up of new formulation, compounding/production issues, QC issues, etc.
• Troubleshoot formula, shade and raw material issues, finding replacements whenever necessary
• Work on-site at JPMS Product Innovation Center and new product laboratory
• Perform all relevant formula related testing

Data Management:

• Facilitate upstream communication collaboration with team
• Monitor and ensure the quality of all new products in terms of stability, compatibility, micro, safety, and regulatory requirements

Who You Are:

• Have a strong work ethic and can-do attitude, leaving a positive impression on everyone you interact with
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional stakeholders, fostering a cohesive team environment
• Strong time management skills and able to act with a sense of urgency
• Highly organized, detail oriented and efficient multitasker
• Self-starter and thrives in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance
• Comfortable wearing many hats and moving fluidly between tasks
• Utilize relevant industry jargon and terminology consistently in both verbal and written communications
• Act and propose new ideas and solutions before asked
• You are positive, upbeat, and friendlywith a can-do attitude and a knack for solving problems
• Self-described beauty enthusiast, passionate about hair care

What You'll Need:

Skills:

• Formulation skills in all hair color, care and styling technologies
• Raw material knowledge (especially dyes), FDA/EU/UK cosmetic directive guidelines
• Color perception and color matching skills
• Strong knowledge and understanding of compounding/production equipment and facilities
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, always looking for ways to improve and promote quality
• Observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in science (i.e. chemistry, cosmetic chemistry, chemical engineering or related science) required

Experience:

• 5+ years' work experience in professional hair color formulation required
• 7+ years' work experience in professional hair color formulation strongly preferred

Competitive Compensation:

• The expected base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including geographic location, experience, skills, and education.
• Discretionary Bonus Plan: This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: In addition to base salary, JPMS offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment.

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