Senior Research Development Chemist

HiFyve is hiring a Senior R&D Chemist in the Personal Care/Cosmetics industry in Minneapolis, MN!

Salary: $90K - $110K

Shift: Days

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Job Summary:

HiFyve is hiring a Senior R&D Chemist to lead formulation and development of personal care, cosmetic, and OTC products (including lip balms and sunscreens). This role owns projects end-to-end—from concept through scale-up—while collaborating cross-functionally and interfacing directly with customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead formulation projects from concept to commercialization
• Develop, optimize, and scale formulations; troubleshoot production issues
• Set product specifications and write compounding procedures
• Oversee pilot batches, stability testing, and documentation
• Partner with QC, Operations, Sales, and Regulatory
• Communicate technical, regulatory, and performance details to customers
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and source raw materials
• Mentor and train lab staff; maintain compliant lab documentation
• Stay current on formulation trends, ingredients, and market gaps

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• BS in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of hands-on formulation experience in personal care/cosmetics
• OR – Advanced degree with 6+ years’ experience
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations and cGMPs
• Advanced formulation and scale-up expertise
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
• Master’s degree (Prefered)
• 10+ years of formulation experience (Preferred)

If you are interested, please apply.