Associate Scientist

Why We Exist and What We Do:

At Dr. Squatch (www.drsquatch.com), we're raising the bar on men's personal care with our line of natural, high-performance products. We're on a high-growth, fast-moving ride, continually introducing new product categories, launching into retailers nationwide, and growing internationally. We have been recognized and certified by Great Place to Work® multiple times, and we achieved status as a certified B Corp in 2023. We are looking for passionate, talented people who want to join us in our mission to inspire and educate men to be happier and healthier!

About the Role:

The Associate Scientist will be part of the Research & Development team responsible for bringing new and innovative personal care products to life. This role will research and develop new soap products and work with our operations team to support continuous improvement of existing products. Specifically, this role will work in our R&D laboratory to prototype new products and evaluate new ingredients, fragrances, colorants, and designs.

Dr. Squatch is best known for our bar soaps, and this role will be a key contributor to the development efforts for new soap launches. An interest in contributing to new product ideas and excitement about new product development is key. The ideal candidate will balance the technical and scientific requirements of the role with the creative side of new product development and problem solving.

This role will report to the R&D Senior Scientist.

This is a full-time role with company benefits based in Marina Del Rey, California.

The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $70,000 - $80,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.

What You'll Do:

• Identify key gaps in the market for men's soap products from both a conceptual and technical perspective, with a narrow focus on products that fit our brand voice and mission
• Become an expert in making cold process soap at the laboratory scale
• Create soap batches in our research and development laboratory to test out new concepts for ingredients, design, and fragrance
• Research raw materials and build relationships with suppliers to source and test unique ingredients for our products
• Manage timelines of research and development laboratory projects to support execution of new product launches
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners including Operations, Marketing, and the rest of the Product team to ensure products can be effectively produced at scale and successfully launched via marketing campaigns
• Support raw material testing for supply chain projects, including onboarding new suppliers and supporting quality assurance
• Ensure laboratory is stocked with necessary raw materials and equipment for batching
• Maintain organization and documentation of laboratory according to GLP and GDP standards

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or similar science
• Solid technical background in laboratory work with 1-2 years of laboratory experience
• Experience in cosmetic product development, preferably natural products and/or cold process soaps
• Familiarity with GLP and GDP, preferably in an FDA-regulated environment
• Strong interest in health and wellness
• Comfort with a rapidly evolving work environment, and experience taking initiative
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

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Who We Are:

Our core values come naturally and make us a better, more whole, and unique team. We are Bold & Innovative - we are creative, rethink how things are done, and find a way. We Play to Win - we have high standards, we encourage ownership of work, we are scrappy, we act with urgency, and we invest in the outcome of our work. We are Team Squatch - we are humble, help others outside our own wheelhouse, stay positive, have fun, and have approachable and transparent leadership.

We offer a competitive salary in a growth-focused & collaborative team environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with Squatch match, and PTO. We also have great perks like healthy snacks, frequent company events, and of course, free products!

For Applicants with Disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know when you submit your application and we'll do our very best to adjust as needed.

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