Chemist

Responsibilities:

• Formulate hair related products under supervision of Senior Chemist or Manager.
• Understand, utilize and document within laboratory notebook and Ingenuity 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.
• 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.
• Worker must periodically review the materials Hazardous Book of Guidelines.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• University (degree) Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Chemistry, Biology
• Necessary vocational training
• Necessary further training
• Minimum 0-1 years of industry experience
• Great Computer skills
• Strong communication skills
  
  
  

AllSTEM Connections is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

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