Hiring: R&D Lab Manager Company: Zing Recruiting Location: Omaha, NE Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:54:22 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : R About the job Experience: •10+ years of formulation experience within personal care manufacturing •3+ years of direct management experience Required Skills: •Lead, mentor, and develop a team of formulation chemists and R&D professionals. •Oversee formulation development from initial concept through commercialization. •Guide the team in formulation design, troubleshooting, optimization, and scale-up. •Develop and optimize products to meet performance, cost, quality, and manufacturing requirements. •Manage multiple R&D projects while ensuring timelines and deliverables are met. •Partner cross-functionally with Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Engineering teams. •Partner cross-functionally with Innovation and Technical Sales to support customer projects, sample development, technical documentation, and customer presentations. •Work directly with customers to understand technical needs and present formulation solutions. Qualifications: •Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or a related field. •Knowledge of cosmetic regulatory requirements, including FDA, MOCRA, and EU regulations. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!