Our client is a leading provider of top-notch quality, service and innovative products to the beauty and personal care industries. They offer a great opportunity to align yourself with an organization that fosters creativity and professional growth.

Job Duties

  • Direct & perform diversified product development as well as product stability/compatibility testing.
  • Plan & coordinate product development assignments within the lab.
  • Supervises work load for at least 2 technicians/technologists.
  • Review customer specifications and requirements; meet with customers to properly implement product profiles.
  • Develop new formulations to customer and/or marketing specifications.
  • Identify and interpret variations in product, equipment, and procedures which may affect final results.
  • Issue technical information & fill weights.
  • Verify formulas before the initial production run.
  • Work with processing engineers to set up procedures for scale-up.
  • Maintain working knowledge of all stages of finished goods production and all pertinent documentation.
  • Work with Production Personnel, when required to determine adjustments, or corrections to batches.
  • Code new raw materials and make decisions as to raw material substitutions.
  • Maintain current knowledge of new raw materials and technology via meetings with suppliers & seminars.
  • Train new Lab personnel when required.
  • Recommend changes and improvements in laboratory equipment.
  • Assist, mentor and guide Junior Lab personnel on formulation development and research of projects as needed.
  • Carry out any additional assignments as directed by R&D Group Leader or R&D Director.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related science required.

Experience & Skills Required

  • 7 years of formulation experience in emulsion technology, preferably in color cosmetics.
  • Mastery of daily product development operations

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