Senior Formulations Technologist, Global Beauty & Home

Bedford Park, IL, USFull-time$84k–$113k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design and execute product development, customer support, and applied research projects for skin- and hair care applications in beauty & home care.

Role type

Senior Formulations Technologist (Personal Care)

Builds

Skin- and hair care formulations and finished goods applications

Domain

Consumer Goods / Beauty & Home Care

Required skills

cosmetic formulation, laboratory instrumentation, project planning, statistical data analysis, technical communication, mentoring, intellectual property development, prior art searches

Preferred skills

experience with analytical instruments in cosmetics, academic background in cosmetic field

Technologies

laboratory instrumentation, analytical instruments

Responsibilities

Lead new product development and customer projects; conduct bench work and experiments in lab and pilot plant; provide technical consultancy to customers; mentor junior technologists; write technical papers and present at conferences; develop industry relationships; maintain lab notebooks and support IP development; collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities

About Ingredion

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.