Position Summary: This Senior Scientist will be a major contributor to development activities and serve as a principal developer of formulation products applied in different delivery systems. The Senior Scientist will lead the formulation of a wide range of personal care products using existing and new technologies to support company-wide growth and future brand strategies. This role will ensure formulas meet the expected performance, safety and regulatory requirements, while experimenting with conventional and/or nonconventional/creative approaches.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Create formulas independently and follow up on product stability, with a solid understanding of the relationship between formulation and product development.
Develop and optimize personal care product formulas.
Lead and conduct bench trials to evaluate new and alternative raw materials
Complete data analysis and interpretation to support conclusions with minimal supervision.
Manage all aspects of pre-formulation to scale-up, including but not limited to process characterization, analytical test methods and technology transfer.
Work closely with internal R&D, Manufacturing, QC, Client Services, Program Management and external collaborators on product development and QA issues.
Mentor and provide technical direction to other scientists.
Prepare laboratory batches for stability testing and other quality control procedures.
Develop specifications for new and/or reformulated products, ensuring product quality.
Serve as Lab Applications representative on cross-functional teams.
Stay current on market trends and advancements in formulation materials, ingredients, and costs.
Maintain meticulous laboratory notebook documentation adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) or similar standards.
Interact with customers to help resolve issues as they arise or make necessary changes to meet the customer’s needs.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, or other related technical degree with 3-5 years of experience in cosmetics/personal care formulation and Research Innovation and Development (RID).
Working knowledge of FDA regulations, and Current Good Manufacturing Practices safety guidelines, as well as scale-up and manufacturing processes
Proactive problem-solving and independent initiative to meet business needs.
Expert in analyzing complex scientific problems, interpreting technical data, and developing innovative solutions for non-standard situations.
Broad knowledge of personal care product formulation, from concept to finished product (cosmetics and OTC included)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, tailoring scientific information for diverse audiences.
Ability to write clear and concise reports, proposals, and procedures.
Strong foundation in mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry.
Ability to work independently with strong organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Customer support and interaction on a regular basis and problem solving.
Knowledge in color pigments and inorganic compounds a plus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job I the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger! handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general labor1etc.}.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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