Scientist - Personal Care/Beauty

At Melaleuca, our mission has remained constant: “Enhancing the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals.”

For nearly 40 years, we’ve built a business around wellness—creating safer, more effective products that promote the physical, environmental, financial, and personal well-being of millions worldwide. Recognized by Forbes and USA Today as one of America’s top employers, Melaleuca is a debt-free company that has never had a layoff in its history. Our people are our greatest asset. When you join Melaleuca, you become part of a purpose-driven team committed to making products that truly make a difference—for our customers, our planet, and our community.

As a Scientist – Skin, Sun & Lip Care, you will play a key role in developing, testing, and optimizing innovative formulations across Melaleuca’s Personal Care portfolio. Working under the guidance of senior scientists and R&D leadership, you’ll 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 Melaleuca’s mission of Enhancing Lives.

• 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.

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s 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.

• Ability to relocate to Idaho Falls, ID  and work in office 5 days a week

• 4 X Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized by Forbes and USA Today as one of America’s 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 Melaleuca’s 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 thriving, family-friendly community.