Senior Research Scientist

1 week ago


Paterson, New Jersey, United States Rust-Oleum Full time
Job Title: R&D Formulation Specialist

Kirker is a leading manufacturer of custom nail lacquer and nail care treatment products with a rich history dating back to the 1940s. We offer a comprehensive range of services from product development, research and development, production, and quality control to filling and packaging.

Job Purpose:

Support the research and development team in creating innovative products and formulas, enhancing the performance of the current portfolio, and evaluating existing and new raw materials for performance and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and formulate new and improved nail polish products, collaborating closely with marketing, sales, customers, and suppliers.
  • Conduct research on assigned technologies and concepts, identifying and evaluating new materials for technical performance.
  • Design and conduct studies to assess and understand prototype performance, initiating patent research and applications as needed.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end results, supporting product testing, production, and quality control.
  • Maintain scientific skills and expertise, developing the scientific knowledge of the laboratory and following current Good Manufacturing, Good Laboratory, and Safety Practices.
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of relevant industry laboratory experience with proven R&D experience, preferably in nail formulation or nitrocellulose.
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher in a technical field (Chemistry, Biology, etc.).
  • Strong technical color expertise, with color matching ability and excellent lab processing techniques and data management.
  • Experience and expertise with viscosity and rheology, as well as color cosmetic formulations.
About Us:

Rust-Oleum offers a full turnkey operation with manufacturing operations in the United States and Europe, providing the right option to fit each customer's individual requirements.

We pride ourselves on our cutting-edge expertise, custom formulations, and first-class service, affirming our leadership position within the industry.


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