Soft Product Formulation Chemist

About the position

The Soft Product Formulation Chemist will support the global development of new products and enhance our existing personal care portfolio for the Harry's and Flamingo brands. In close collaboration with Product, Quality, and Sourcing teams, you'll help bring performance-driven, consumer-loved products to market while maintaining and improving our current formulations. We seek a hands-on, detail-oriented chemist with 2+ years of experience in personal care formulation. You'll thrive in our fast-paced, creative environment, where innovation, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration are key.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations across skincare, bodycare, haircare, hairstyling, and suncare categories, balancing performance, aesthetics, cost, and timeline requirements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance existing formulas, including root-cause analysis, cost-saving initiatives, and technical transfers.
• Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness in proactively identifying and proposing solutions to issues that may arise during product development or in transfer to manufacturing.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to execute improvement strategies efficiently.
• Lead formulation testing, ensuring stability, compliance, and precise record-keeping.
• Manage raw material stocks, packaging inventory, and maintain traceability of formulation data.
• Support pilot runs and first production batches as needed.
• Stay ahead of scientific advancements, ingredient innovations, and market trends to drive innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related science.
• 2+ years of formulation experience in cosmetics, personal care, or health & beauty.
• Experience in fast-paced product development, working with cross-functional teams, raw material suppliers, and third-party manufacturers.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and pivot as business needs evolve.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match
• Equity in Harry's
• Flexible time off and working hours
• Wellness and L&D stipends
• 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years
• Up to 20 weeks of pregnancy leave and up to 16 weeks of parental leave
• Fun IRL and virtual events including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop
• Free products from all of our brands