Cosmetic Chemist / Product Development Specialist

About Nature’s Brands

We are USDA-certified organic manufacturer specializing in skincare, haircare, cosmetics, personal care products, and dietary supplements. Alongside our own retail product lines, we partner with emerging and established brands to provide private label manufacturing, custom formulation development, and contract manufacturing solutions.

At Natures Brands we are focused on developing innovative, high-quality products while supporting brands through every stage of product development and commercialization.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Cosmetic Chemist / Product Development Specialist to support formulation development, product optimization, pilot batch manufacturing, and production scale-up activities across multiple cosmetic and personal care categories.

This role requires a practical, detail-oriented, and organized individual who is comfortable working in product development and manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate should have experience with cosmetic formulations, manufacturing support, troubleshooting, and product development within a fast-paced setting.

The position will work closely with production, quality, and management teams to support both internal product lines and private label customer projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve skincare, haircare, cosmetic, and personal care formulations
• Create custom formulations for private label and contract manufacturing clients
• Prepare formulation samples and pilot batches for evaluation and production
• Support formulation scale-up from product development to commercial manufacturing
• Troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing issues during production
• Coordinate outsourced stability and product performance testing when required
• Maintain formulation documentation and batch records
• Work closely with production and quality teams to support manufacturing operations
• Ensure product development activities comply with FDA cosmetic regulations and cGMP standards
• Research new ingredients, formulation technologies, and industry trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cosmetic, skincare, haircare, or personal care product formulation highly preferred
• Strong understanding of emulsions, surfactants, preservatives, oils, botanical ingredients, and formulation stability principles
• Familiarity with formulation development procedures and pilot batch preparation
• Knowledge of manufacturing scale-up and batch troubleshooting preferred
• Familiarity with GMP manufacturing environments and cosmetic regulatory standards
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Work Environment

This position involves hands-on product development and manufacturing support activities. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment involving formulation development, pilot production, manufacturing support, and collaboration with multiple departments.

This is primarily an on-site position located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Why Join Nature’s Brands?

• Opportunity to work with a growing GMP certified, FDA registered and USDA-certified organic manufacturer
• Exposure to a wide range of product categories and formulation projects
• Direct involvement in product development and commercialization
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
• Opportunity for long-term professional growth

Position Details

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Work Location: On-site

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume along with a brief overview of their formulation and product development experience to ***email_hidden***.