Product Development Chemist

About Harry’s 

Harry’s Inc. is building a modern CPG company by putting people first and delivering against real unmet consumer needs.

The company’s flagship brand - Harry’s -  was founded by Jeff Raider and Andy Katz-Mayfield in 2013. After successfully launching and scaling Harry’s, Jeff and Andy saw an opportunity to bring their experience building Harry’s to other CPG categories where the consumer has also been historically underserved.

Harry’s Inc. has grown significantly over the last ten years, and is now made up of four brands -  Harry’s, Flamingo, Lume, Mando -  and Harry’s Labs, the company’s incubation and M&A engine. The company employs more than 900 people across the U.S., U.K. and Germany, and is the largest CPG company built in the last 20 years.

Job Description: Product Development Chemist

Lume is a 7-year-old fast growing deodorant and personal care brand that’s transforming the way that humans do hygiene. We recently joined forces with Harry’s, another disruptive brand with great people and infrastructure, to accelerate our growth. We are a team of self-starters that roll up our sleeves and get it done. Our style is collaborative, and very fast-paced so an adaptive personality is a must.

About the Role

Lume is looking for a Product Development Chemist for the Research & Development team to help lead the formulation of innovative and performance driven personal care products for both our women’s and men’s product lines. You’ll work closely with the Head of Product, Supply Chain, Regulatory/Quality, and contract manufacturers to support formula development from concept through product launch.

Product Development Chemists are team players who are energized by working in a fast-paced environment and have a demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects at once, often with competing priorities. Product Development Chemists should have a desire and aptitude to dive deep into the details of our formulas, troubleshoot formula challenges during the innovation process, and work closely with cross-functional teams in bringing amazing products to life. 

What you will do:

• Own the R&D process with contract manufacturers - creating briefs for new product development projects, evaluating samples, troubleshooting formula challenges, assisting with production preparation, and attending the first production on site
• Provide support in tech transfers by supplying formula and production information, coordinating samples with the lab, and helping to set quality standards
• Work on formulas in a lab setting to help expedite product development projects with manufacturers, troubleshoot challenges, and test new ideas
• Be an internal expert on formula related questions on function, claims, allergens, and substitutions
• Work with fragrance houses and contract manufacturers to develop new scents compatible with our formulas, set fragrance levels across product lines, and ensure regulatory compliance
• Support supply chain and regulatory/quality in maintaining documentation and confirming our formulas and production processes meet OTC, MoCRA, and other regulatory guidelines
• Facilitate clinical testing studies with third party labs

This may describe you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or a related field, or the equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years in a product development role at a manufacturer or brand. 
• Technical experience developing formulas for personal care products.
• Experience working independently in a lab setting to formulate products.
• Quick learner and self-starter who exercises good judgment and discretion with limited oversight.
• Communicates well with various cross functional groups as well as suppliers and vendors. 
• Detail and process oriented with an ability to create an atmosphere of accountability for all working partners.
• Has a “no task too small” mentality with an eagerness to learn and address any issue that may arise.  
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to meaningfully pivot with the shifting needs of the business.

Here's who you'll work with: 

• Working on the R&D team reporting into the Head of Product 
• Working closely with Product Development, Supply Chain, Quality/Regulatory teams as well as external supplier/vendor partners

 

Benefits and perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match
• Equity in Harry’s 
• Flexible time off and working hours
• Wellness and L&D stipends
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