Have you heard about Everist? We’re a 20x award-winning hair and body care company on a mission to create the future of beauty. We launched in 2021 with a patent-pending innovation – the first-ever shampoo, conditioner and body wash concentrates made in a base of skincare instead of water.
Our haircare-meets-skincare hybrids have since been named one of Time Magazine’s Best Inventions and Cosmopolitan’s Holy Grail Beauty Products. We care a lot about what goes into our products and the impact on the planet that they leave behind. We also care a lot about giving you the fullest, shiniest, healthiest-looking hair of your life thanks to our one-of-a-kind cream-concentrate formulas and their unique benefits for scalp health and healthy hair growth.

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an innovation-obsessed and forward-thinking Cosmetic Chemist to join part-time as an extension of our Product Development team. This role is responsible for developing and optimizing innovative hair and body care formulations from concept to launch while ensuring product safety, stability, performance, and compliance with all applicable regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cosmetic haircare formulation
• Experience formulating clean, sustainable formulations
• Strong knowledge of cosmetic raw materials, formulation chemistry, and product stability principles.
• Familiarity with global cosmetic regulations and labeling requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to innovate and think creatively.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with formulation databases is a plus.
• Passion for beauty, sustainability, and creating exceptional customer experiences.

• Formulate and develop innovative haircare, skincare, and/or body care products aligned with brand strategy and performance standards.
• Conduct ingredient research and source raw materials, staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and clean beauty innovations.
• Create and maintain detailed formulation records, batch sheets, and technical documentation.
• Perform stability, compatibility, and performance testing to ensure product quality and shelf life.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Packaging, Regulatory, Manufacturing) to bring concepts to market on time and within budget.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges and reformulate as needed to meet performance, texture, and sensory expectations.
• Ensure all products comply with regional and global cosmetic regulations (e.g., Health Canada, FDA, EU).
• Support scale-up from lab batches to full manufacturing production, working with contract manufacturers and suppliers.