Job Details

Overview

As a Scientist Skin, Sun & Lip Care, you will play a key role in developing, testing, and optimizing innovative formulations across Melaleucas Personal Care portfolio. Working under the guidance of senior scientists and R&D leadership, youll apply your formulation chemistry expertise to bring safe, effective, and naturally inspired products to market. This is a hands-on role in our state-of-the-art R&D facility, where curiosity, precision, and collaboration come together to create the next generation of Skin, Sun, and Lip Care products that support Melaleucas mission of Enhancing Lives.

For nearly 40 years, Melaleuca has built a business around wellnesscreating safer, more effective products that promote the physical, environmental, financial, and personal well-being of millions worldwide. Melaleuca is a debt-free company that has never had a layoff in its history.

Responsibilities

• Support Product Development: Formulate and evaluate new Personal Care products (skincare, sun care, lip care, etc.) that meet safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct Testing: Perform and document laboratory experiments, including stability, safety, efficacy, and sensory testing.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with other scientists, R&D leadership, Regulatory, and Marketing to ensure formulas meet project objectives and timelines.
• Maintain Quality Standards: Ensure formulations comply with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and global cosmetic regulations.
• Evaluate Ingredients & Technologies: Research and assess new raw materials, formulation techniques, and consumer trends.
• Support Claims & Substantiation: Assist in data generation and testing to support product claims and documentation.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Contribute to optimization of existing products for improved performance, cost efficiency, or sustainability.
• Document Work Thoroughly: Prepare technical reports, maintain detailed lab notebooks, and communicate results clearly to project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of industry experience in formulation development, ideally within Personal Care, Beauty, or related FMCG categories.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with formulation chemistry, laboratory testing, and stability or performance evaluation.
• Knowledge Base: Familiarity with cosmetic regulations, raw material functionality, and Good Laboratory or Manufacturing Practices.
• Analytical Ability: Skilled in experimental design, data analysis, and technical documentation.
• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical results.
• Curiosity & Drive: A passion for learning, problem-solving, and contributing to innovations that enhance lives.
• Relocation: Ability to relocate to Idaho Falls, ID and work in-office 5 days a week.

Why Melaleuca

• 4 X Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized by Forbes and USA Today as one of Americas Best Employers.
• Financial Strength & Stability: Proudly debt-free and never had a layoff in nearly 40 years.
• Purpose-Driven Mission: Every product you help create supports Melaleucas goal of Enhancing Lives.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a world-class R&D team in a culture that values integrity, creativity, and excellence.
• Beautiful Location: Enjoy living and working in scenic Idaho Falls, Idaho, home to outdoor recreation and a family-friendly community.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Personal Care Product Manufacturing