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R. F. Wilkins Consultants, Inc.

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 About AYO Labs
 
 
 
 AYO Labs is an innovative and rapidly expanding personal care product manufacturer, specializing in OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) services for top-tier brands. We design and produce high-quality personal care products for a diverse client base, and we support emerging personal care brands through formulation, product development, and manufacturing. We are looking for an innovative and self-motivated
 
 Product Development Chemist
 
 to support the creation of high-quality personal care products from concept to scale.
 
 
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 Position Summary
 
 
 
 The Product Development Chemist develops and refines formulations for Over-the-Counter (OTC) skincare, haircare, and body care products that deliver on specific benefits and market-driven needs. This includes researching ingredients, creating prototypes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, evaluating industry trends, and collaborating cross-functionally to scale products for manufacturing. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of cosmetic chemistry, can work both independently and collaboratively, and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
 
 
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 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 Formulation &amp; Product Development
 
 
 
 
 
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 Develop stable and effective formulations for natural and synthetic personal care products
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 Create lab batches and scale formulations for pilot and production runs
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 Modify and improve existing formulas based on performance, customer feedback, and/or compliance needs
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 Perform product stability and compatibility testing
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 Anticipate potential issues with formulations, and proactively propose and implement solutions
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 Demonstrate critical thinking in building formulations, analyzing formula stability, setting specifications, and providing recommendations against project needs
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 Ingredient Research &amp; Compliance
 
 
 
 
 
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 Source raw materials and research innovative active ingredients
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 Maintain proper documentation, including COAs, MSDS, INCI lists, and formula records
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 Ensure formulas meet FDA, EU, and other relevant regulatory standards for clean beauty, vegan, cruelty-free, etc.
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 Lab Management &amp; Documentation
 
 
 
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 Maintain clean lab protocols, and manage raw material inventory
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 Keep detailed formulation records, test results, and batch data
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 Create and update SOPs for formulations and lab practices
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 Collaboration &amp; Project Management
 
 
 
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 Work directly with clients and the AYO Labs team to translate brand visions into viable products
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 Coordinate with operations and production teams for seamless batch scaling and quality control
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 Support packaging compatibility and manufacturing readiness
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Cosmetic Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
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 3-5 years of Product Development experience in the personal care or beauty industry
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 Demonstrated experience in formulating liquid to semi-solid skin care products
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 Knowledge of emerging product and technology trends in the cosmetics industry
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 Understanding of formulation, ingredient chemistry, physical chemistry, and polymer and interface science
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 Familiarity with GMP and FDA compliance for OTC and cosmetic products and with clean beauty standards and ingredient restrictions (e.g., EWG, Sephora, Credo)
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 Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
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 Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
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 Experience using formulation software like ChemSketch, Cosmetri, or Formula Botanica systems
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 Experience working in a contract manufacturing or private label facility strongly preferred
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 Why Join Us?
 
 
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 We are a mission-driven organization charged to impact the world
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 We give you the opportunity to contribute to product development strategy for a fast-growing startup in the personal care industry
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 We provide a collaborative, innovative, and flexible work environment
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 We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, a flexible work environment, and career growth opportunities
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 Compensation
 
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 $70,000 - $90,000 per year
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Product Development Chemist - Personal Care & Beauty

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Product Development Chemist - Personal Care & Beauty