Associate Scientist, R&D

Job Summary:
The Associate Research Scientist is responsible for assisting the Research Scientist and the Formulation Sciences department in the development of new OTC Skin Care/Cosmetic/Personal Care products from concept to commercialization to support company growth.

Reporting to: Vice President of Research & Development Clinical Affairs
Location: Johnson City, TN Onsite
Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Responsibilities/Essential Duties:

• Develop formulations for OTC Skin Care, Cosmetic & Personal Care products.


• Establishing/tracking formulation stability throughout the development process.


• Work on formulation changes/upgrades of existing products to improve cost.


• Assists with preparation of product registration documentation and product chemistry packages to meet regulatory requirements.


• Properly document all experimental work neatly and correctly and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.


• Help establish guidelines and specifications for acceptance and testing of chemical raw materials and finished product.


• Conduct research, gather documentation and experiments to develop claim substantiation.


• Participate in team driven activities to facilitate on-going production improvements and/or new product development projects.


• Well organized and flexible with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced highly matrixed environment while meeting established deadlines


• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Chemistry or related discipline.


• 1-3 years of experience in cosmetic/personal care product development.


• Experience with Viscometers, Mixers, pH meter and other OTC Skin Care/Cosmetic/Personal care Lab equipment is REQUIRED.


• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with the ability to communicate complex data effectively.


• Must possess the ability and desire to prioritize workload, multi-task and manage time effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer familiarity with OTC/Personal Care/Cosmetic Regulatory requirements and cGMP.

Company Summary:

Revance is a global company developing, producing, and distributing industry-leading, differentiated products across aesthetics, skincare, and therapeutics. Revance drives innovation beyond convention to offer treatment options for individuals across generations. The Company’s vision is to redefine excellence in aesthetics, skincare, and therapeutics through science-powered innovation, with an unwavering commitment to its providers, patients, and consumers. Revance’s award-winning products are the result of robust research and development, a cornerstone for the Company, driven by renowned scientists. For more information about Revance, please visit us at www.revance.com.

What Revance invests in you:

• Competitive Compensation including base salary and annual performance bonus.


•  Paid Time Off, holidays, and parental leave.


• Generous healthcare benefits, HSA match, 401k match, employer paid life and disability insurance, pet insurance, wellness discounts and much more!

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position requires extended periods of standing and walking on a manufacturing floor environment. Protective equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, gowning) must be worn as required. The role operates in a temperature-controlled pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs may be required. Must be available to respond to critical shift issues outside of scheduled hours on an as-needed basis.

This section of the job description is required by the American with Disability Act (ADA). The ADA requires that job descriptions reflect the physical and mental demands required to effectively perform the essential duties of the job. The ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against a “qualified individual with a disability” in all aspects of the employment relationship. A “qualified individual with a disability” is “an individual who meets the education, experience, skill, and other job-related requirements of a position held or desired, and who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a specified job.”

Revance is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.