Senior Associate, Chemistry Formulation Specialist

1 week ago

Racine, Wisconsin, United States SC Johnson Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate, Chemistry to join our International Consumer Brands Business Unit, Home Cleaning Division. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading the formulation, labeling, and consumer acceptability of our products to meet the needs of our Home Cleaning brands across the world.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the development of new products and line extensions across the Disinfection, Furniture Care, Floor Care, Glass, and Fabric Care businesses.
  • Meet internal ingredient standards and industry best practices for safety, scientific significance, accuracy, and recordkeeping.
  • Conduct performance testing and draft technical bridging rationale to support claims.
  • Optimize formulation ingredients to manage costs and availability of ingredients for intended function.
  • Monitor stability testing, including first production run stabilities, and maintain records thoroughly and concisely compliant with good laboratory practices.
  • Prepare samples and track documentation for stability, micro-challenge, toxicological, clinical, and performance testing.
  • Meet with chemical suppliers to be aware of new raw materials and the possible second sourcing of raw materials to meet cost objectives.
  • Review trade publications and other industry news sources for raw material information, regulatory updates, and educational opportunities.
  • Investigate new raw materials and technologies through laboratory experimentation, record findings, and suggest applications.
  • Generate data, analyze data, and draw conclusions to make recommendations as to the formulation's suitability for various applications.
  • Prepare and/or coordinate preparation of sales samples as needed for photography, trade shows, etc.
  • Adhere to and communicate project milestones and launch time deadlines.
  • Input data requirements in PLM with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Be present for pilot batches and first production runs as necessary depending on formulation and contract manufacturer capabilities.
  • Work closely with cross-functional team members on ensuring quality scale up of laboratory formulas to pilot plant and full production.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or other related science and a minimum of 4 years of relevant formulation work experience OR Master's degree with at least 2 years relevant formulation work experience.
  • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Experiences and Skills
  • Highly experienced in the consumer products industry.
  • Possess an understanding of regulatory processes (i.e., EPA registration experience or equivalent).
  • Knowledge of the product development process and experience related to various formulation and delivery system technologies related to products (e.g., aerosol formulation, emulsion chemistry, gel formulation, polymer chemistry, reaction products, surfactants, solvents, builders).
  • Understanding of the functional properties and the environmental impact of ingredients.
  • Provide innovative ideas and knowledge with a high degree of integrity, speed, and a results-oriented approach.
  • Explore new technologies and materials, which may have application for product lines and ability to design experiments to evaluate the performance attributes of products.
  • Scientific curiosity and the ability to solve technical problems related to formulation and manufacturing.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate accurately and concisely to multiple levels within the company.
  • Proficient computer skills - will be required to become competent in the use of PLM (SAP based product management system).
Job Requirements
  • Position is Full-Time, regular business hours, Monday-Friday.
  • Office, Lab and Pilot Plant work environment: Remote work available once a week for eligible employees.
  • Ability to lift pounds.
  • Travel up to 10%.
  • This role is not eligible for relocation.
Benefits and Perks

SC Johnson's total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we're committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

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We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at Better Together

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