Debut · 19 hours ago
Formulation Chemist
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expDebut is an unconventional innovation lab focused on biotechnology and human wellbeing. They are seeking a Formulation Chemist to support the development of skincare and color cosmetic products, conducting experiments and creating prototypes in a fast-paced environment.
BeautyBiotechnologyConsumer GoodsCosmeticsPersonal Health
Responsibilities
Designing and conducting experiments to develop new products or improve existing products
Creating prototypes for further research, testing and application
Assessing rheology, viscosity, stability, and compatibility of prototype formulas
Maintaining awareness of relevant regulatory and safety requirements
Supporting the scale-up of product to manufacturing scale
Providing technical support to internal/ external teams
Ability to work at the bench in a fast-paced environment
Qualification
Required
BA or BS in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or related field
At least 3 years of previous skincare formulation experience
Ability to work at the bench in a fast-paced environment
Designing and conducting experiments to develop new products or improve existing products
Creating prototypes for further research, testing and application
Assessing rheology, viscosity, stability, and compatibility of prototype formulas
Maintaining awareness of relevant regulatory and safety requirements
Supporting the scale-up of product to manufacturing scale
Providing technical support to internal/ external teams
Preferred
Knowledge of color cosmetics and ability to color match is a plus
Experience working on product development briefs and communicating project milestones with customers
Experience with technology transfer from bench scale to full production
Understanding of testing requirements necessary for product launch
Company
Debut
Debut is a biotech beauty company that develops biotechnology-based beauty ingredients and formulations.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$86.2MKey Investors
Business Opportunities for L'Oréal DevelopmentMaterial ImpactAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-08-26Series Unknown· $20M
2023-06-01Series B· $40M
2021-08-12Series A· $22.6M
Leadership Team
Joshua Britton
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Derek Wanner
Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
Global Cosmetic Industry Magazine
2026-01-14
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