Top 74 Formulation scientist Jobs in New Jersey

R&D Manager - Skincare
Atrium —North Brunswick, NJ
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- 7 years
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
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Senior Product Development Scientist
Atrium —Jersey City, NJ
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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PLS Associate Scientist I
Pace Analytical Life Sciences —Lebanon, NJ
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
PLS Associate Scientist I
Pace Analytical Life Sciences —Lebanon, NJ
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Research Scientist Formulation Development
Bayer —Morristown, NJ
- $93,600 - $140,400 a year
- English
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Associate Scientist, Oral Formulation Sciences (Onsite)
Merck —Rahway, NJ
- $71,900 - $113,200 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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R&D Scientist
Elements Solutions Inc —Piscataway, NJ
- $95,406 - $143,108 a year
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Senior level
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Scientist, Formulation R&D
Amneal Pharmaceuticals —Piscataway, NJ
- $117,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- 1 year
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Principal Scientist - Formulation
PDI —Woodcliff Lake, NJ
- $150,000 - $165,000 a year
- Part-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Senior Formulation Scientist
Aquestive Therapeutics Inc. —Warren, NJ
- $115,000 - $125,000 a year
- Background check
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
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Scientist, Oral Formulation Sciences (Onsite)
Merck —Rahway, NJ
- $87,300 - $137,400 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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SCIENTIST II - NUTRITION
The Hartz Mountain Corporation —Secaucus, NJ
- $86,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Associate Scientist, Protein Characterization
Insmed incorporated —New Jersey
- $103,000 - $131,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Research Scientist - X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Colgate-Palmolive —Piscataway, NJ
- $96,800 - $145,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
Sr Principal / Principal Scientist Personal Care Formulation & Implementation (174499)
Colgate-Palmolive —Piscataway, NJ
- $124,000 - $174,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Databases
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Sr. Scientist, Oral Formulation Sciences (Onsite)
Merck —Rahway, NJ
- $117,000 - $184,200 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
9d
Sr Research Scientist 1
NEVAKAR INJECTABLES INC —Bridgewater, NJ
- $120,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
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Senior Formulation Scientist
Sciecure Pharma Inc. —Monmouth Junction, NJ
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- 2 years
Inhalation Scientist, Analytical R&D
Amneal Pharmaceuticals —Piscataway, NJ
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
FSP Senior Scientist - Formulation Development, Biologics
Thermo Fisher Scientific —New Brunswick, NJ
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave

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R&D Manager - Skincare

Atrium -
North Brunswick, NJ

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Job Details

$90,000 - $120,000 a year

Qualifications

Stability testing
Developing new product formulations
Team leadership
Project management experience in manufacturing
Chemical scale-up projects
Managing teams of scientists
Technology transfer (scale-up process)
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production
Managing projects
Chemical new product development projects
Legal compliance
Manufacturing company experience
Drug formulation

Full Job Description

Client Overview:
Our client is a leading consumer products organization focused on innovation, quality, and performance-driven skincare solutions, and is looking to hire an R&D Manager - Skincare for their Skincare division. The company is dedicated to developing high-quality products that meet evolving consumer needs while maintaining strong standards for formulation excellence, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance.

Salary/Hourly Rate:
$90k - $120k

Position Overview:
The R&D Manager - Skincare is responsible for leading the development, optimization, and commercialization of innovative skincare formulations across treatment-focused categories. The ideal candidate for the R&D Manager - Skincare role will bring strong expertise in skincare formulation science, hands-on bench development experience, and leadership capabilities within a fast-paced consumer products environment. This is an on-site direct-hire opportunity with standard working hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Responsibilities of the R&D Manager - Skincare:

Lead the development of innovative skincare formulations focused on ingredient performance, product efficacy, and emerging market trends.
Conduct hands-on bench development and guide technical teams through formulation optimization activities.
Research and evaluate new ingredient technologies and formulation approaches.
Support commercialization activities including pilot batches, manufacturing transfers, and production trials.
Collaborate with Packaging, Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Operations, and Product Management teams.
Ensure product stability, compatibility, and regulatory compliance standards are maintained.
Partner with Project Management teams to achieve development timelines and milestones.
Lead, mentor, and develop formulation scientists and technical staff.
Improve formulation and manufacturing processes to enhance scalability, efficiency, and product quality.
Support sustainability initiatives through formulation practices and ingredient selection.
Maintain relationships with suppliers, external laboratories, and manufacturing partners.
Stay current on skincare trends, ingredient technologies, and cosmetic regulations.

Required Experience/Skills for the R&D Manager - Skincare:

7 - 10 years of experience in skincare or consumer product innovation and formulation development.
Strong knowledge of skincare formulation science and ingredient technologies.
Experience with product commercialization, scale-up, and manufacturing transfer processes.
Understanding of formulation stability, compatibility testing, and claims support.
Knowledge of cosmetic regulatory requirements and raw material compliance standards.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing Technical teams.
Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the R&D Manager - Skincare:

Experience working with treatment-oriented skincare categories and sensitive skin products.
Experience with process optimization and manufacturing efficiency improvements.
Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and clean formulation practices.
Strong trend analysis and market awareness skills.
Proven ability to balance technical innovation with commercial objectives.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline is required.

Benefits:

Client-provided benefits available, upon eligibility.

Job Wrapping ID: #LI-AJ3

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