Company Profile
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.
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
Why Melaleuca
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.