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Director of Cosmetics-Research and Development

Date Posted: Jun 23, 2026
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    Location Acton, Baja California, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Sep 25, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

The Director of Cosmetics-Research and Development at Merle Norman Cosmetics, Inc. is responsible for leading the formulation, innovation, and development of color cosmetics and skincare products. This role involves overseeing a team of chemists and collaborating with Marketing to ensure product feasibility, quality, and compliance with regulations.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of color and skincare chemists and lab technicians
  • Oversee formulation of new color cosmetics and skincare products
  • Evaluate raw materials, trends, and new technologies to drive innovation
  • Manage multiple development projects, timelines, and budgets
  • Partner with Marketing and Operations to align product development with company goals
  • Guide scale-up processes and support Manufacturing during commercialization
  • Ensure compliance with FDA, OTC, and international cosmetic regulations
  • Oversee stability testing, safety testing, and claims substantiation
  • Maintain detailed formulas, documentation, and project records
  • Manage lab operations, equipment, and inventory
  • Enforce lab safety protocols and best practices

Required skills

  • Bachelor's in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years of cosmetic formulation experience (color and skincare required)
  • Prior leadership or team management experience
  • Strong knowledge of cosmetic ingredients, raw materials, and regulations
  • Excellent project management and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong background in color cosmetics formulation preferred
  • Experience in mid-sized cosmetics manufacturing preferred
  • Experience with clean beauty or natural formulation a plus

What the company offers

  • Pay range: $130,000 - $139,000
  • A family-oriented company culture focused on personal expression and opportunity

Skills Required

Company Overview

Merle Norman Cosmetics, Inc.
Acton, Baja California, United States of America
1 Current Jobs Openings

Beauty is more than skin deep at Merle Norman Cosmetics. We develop, manufacture and distribute our own full line of innovative skin care, makeup and color cosmetics right here in Los Angeles. It's our mission to help people everywhere look and feel... Read More

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