Chemist

Must Haves:

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related field
• Minimum 0-1 years of industry experience (Bachelor degree)
• Minimum 0-1 years of industry experience (Master degree)
• Great Computer skills
• Strong communication skills

Plusses:

• Experience within fragrance, aerosols, or haircare products

Day-to-Day:

The role of the Chemist is to formulate hair related products requested by Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain Managers with high level of supervision and direction of Supervisor. The Chemist will develop new technologies, and formulations, testing methodologies and claims in order to develop new, or to improve existing, hair related products. Work with other R&D groups, Marketing, Field staff, and suppliers. Keep abreast of new raw materials, formulation techniques and testing methodologies and engage in research activities to develop innovative technology and application in products.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Formulate hair related products under supervision of Senior Chemist or Manager. Understand, utilize and document within laboratory notebook and Enginuity every batch made with details of reason for the batch, batching notes, batch specification results and other test results as applicable.

• Understand, follow and adhere to project cost objectives and timelines for each project and develop cost estimates with supervisor. Follow requirements of the new product development process and follow through with action plans to meet the goals and timeline of the project. Conduct stability as required by department policy, i.e., track stability, update results charts and summarize data for review at each test period.

• Design and develop, as well as conduct efficacy testing, as required for projects and requested by supervisor - Co-ordinate Salon Testing; Design & conduct laboratory efficacy, field and claims tests and write reports detailing experiments, and analysis and summary of results. Co-ordinate Microbiological and Safety Testing.

• Communicate formulation stability and efficacy results and issues promptly and thoroughly as well as make recommendations for change/improvements when stability or efficacy testing fails. Interact with raw material vendors and other industry representatives to further expand on the understanding of their products, technologies and services.

• Participate in pilot and first production batches and write detailed descriptions of batching procedures to ensure batch reproducibility. Handle formulation and manufacturing issues for new and existing products. Suggest replacing with this: Provide detailed descriptions of batching procedures to Process Engineer and participate in pilot batches to ensure batch reproducibility.

• Interact with departments and colleagues within and outside of R&D, including, but not limited to, Marketing, Manufacturing, QA and Salon Services. Seek out and read industry literature as it relates to new assignments and technologies.

• Assist in the maintenance of laboratory raw materials, glassware, supplies and waste removal. Actively participate in the development of new and innovative products or technologies with interdepartmental colleagues. Communicate effectively and routinely with supervisor and, as needed, colleagues on all projects.

• Gain a working knowledge of laboratory equipment utilized to evaluate the physical and performance attributes of various product types. Maintain an organized, clean and tidy laboratory and cubicle workspace. Handle other projects and duties as assigned. Travel to pilot facility in Trumbull, CT 5% and to manufacturing facility in Geneva New York