Formulation Systems Data Analyst (Two month contract)

About Maesa

The next gen beauty company, Maesa is transforming the industry by incubating and growing meaningful, innovative brands and making prestige beauty accessible. Maesa believes beauty ignites inspiration, creativity, imagination, and connection, sparking new ideas and possibilities, and meeting unmet consumer needs. Through best-in-class design, formulation, brand creation and marketing capabilities, Maesa delivers new, better and different products with an unsurpassed speed to market. Maesa works with a variety of retailers to create and launch brands across beauty and wellness categories. The current portfolio includes Kristin Ess, Hairitage by Mindy McKnight, Fine'ry, Being Frenshe, and Niches & Nooks among other brands. For more information, visit www.maesa.com. 

Role Overview 

We are looking for Data Analyst to organize, consolidate, validate, and migrate formulation data into a new formulation software platform. This role will also support system testing to ensure data accuracy, functionality, and compliance with cosmetic industry standards. The ideal candidate has strong data analysis and data management skills and understanding of cosmetic formulations and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleanse, standardize, and validate existing formulation and ingredient data
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve data discrepancies or errors
• Verify formulation calculations, ingredient specifications, and compliance rules
• Prepare and upload data into new cosmetic formulation software
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all migrated data
• Map data fields to new system requirements
• Document data processes, testing results, and system issues
• Collaborate with formulators, regulatory, and IT teams as needed
• Maintain data integrity and confidentiality throughout the migration process

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Biology or a related scientic field.
• Experience in data cleansing, data entry, or data migration projects
• Familiarity with cosmetic regulations, formulation, ingredients, or cosmetic R&D data
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel or similar) and database systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cosmetic formulation software (e.g., formulation management systems, PLM, or LIMS or Cosmetri)
• Ability to follow structured procedures and document work clearly
• Basic understanding of software testing methodologies
• Experience working in cosmetics, personal care, or related industries

Skills & Competencies

• High accuracy and quality-focused mindset
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage repetitive tasks
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

The anticipated rate for this position is $40/hour.

Our Commitment to You  

At Maesa, we live by our values of collaboration, curiosity, game-changing, creativity, and discipline.  We believe our people and partners are a creative force that catalyzes the possibilities in beauty to break through traditional limits and discover the “new” without restriction. We prioritize creating and fostering a welcoming environment for employees, partners, ideas, approaches, and endeavors — all through a spirit of warmth and inclusivity. As set forth in Maesa’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. 

Our EVP

Maesa is the next-gen beauty company, where bold ideas become beautiful brands. We ignite the dreamer and doer in each of us. We move at the speed of culture to push boundaries and redefine possibilities unleashing #maesamagic everyday. By fostering a start-up spirit, we equip everyone to lead with accountability & execute with excellence. We champion each voice and empower every journey, creating an environment where we celebrate diversity of thinking, calculated risk taking, and cutting-edge innovation. Growth is personal, intentional, and limitless.