Description

Brickell Brands is a science-driven skincare company dedicated to premium, GMP-compliant formulations. As we bring compounding fully in-house, we are building a production team that meets the highest standards of consistency, safety, and innovation. We are seeking an R&D Scientist with extensive experience in cosmetics, skincare, or pharmaceutical manufacturing to support scale-up of new product development.

• Take new products from idea to final formula independently.    
• Reverse-engineer existing products to match performance, texture, stability, and pricing benchmarks.
• Assist in compounding and support the initial scale-up of new formulations from laboratory to pilot and production.
• Collaborate with the Compounder to improve processing methods and manufacturing efficiency.
• Finalize product specifications and assess product stability data to ensure product integrity.
• Validate and qualify alternate raw material suppliers.
• Support and participate in quality investigations, including root cause analysis, formulation troubleshooting, and corrective action implementation, as needed.
• Work with multiple departments to reach product development goals related to sourcing, purchasing, packaging, and marketing.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors to stay informed on emerging and innovative ingredients.
• Assist in purchasing raw materials with internal buyer.

Requirements

Role Qualifications:

•      B.S., M.S., or Ph. D in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related science discipline 
•      7+ years of experience in skincare product development
•      Basic knowledge of compliance preferred - MoCRA, EU regulations
•      Experience with common lab best practices for both safety and cleanliness
•      Experience working with a production team to compound formulas and troubleshoot issues pertaining to compounding and scaling up
•      Ability to work independently from a simple project brief
•      Experience with all-natural formulas a plus
•      Must live within commuting distance of our South Portland, ME facility, or be willing to relocate

Qualities for Success:

•      Ability to drive work independently
•      Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
•      Ability to think critically and to solve problems
•      Excellent communication and organizational skills
•      Strong ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
•      Comfortable with being adaptable to a quickly changing environment

Physical Requirements: This position is office-based and requires sustained work at a lab bench for extended periods, along with some work on a computer. Candidates must be able to remain in a stationary seated or standing position for an extended period of time with or without reasonable accommodation.