Formulation Scientist - Sun Care

Qualifications:

Minimum education required for competent performance:

• BS Degree in applicable field
• 2+ years of experience in formulation & test method development

Minimum experience (number of month/years and type of work experience beyond formal education) required for competent performance:

• 2-4 years of experience preferred, 1-2 years of skincare or sun care formulation preferred
• Lab experience a must-have
• Able to process formulated consumer products at lab scale
• Able to execute experiments independently
• Manage laboratory samples
• Execute physical testing of samples
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks/deliverables
• Adhere to safety procedures of laboratory
• Preferred: Write specifications and R&D documentations
• Working knowledge of standard instrumentation (pH meter, viscometer, microscope, etc.)
• Knowledge within various disciplines (e.g. emulsions, serums, gels, dispersions, surfactant systems) and familiarity with skin biology and active ingredient functions
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities:

• Support product development activities under guidance:
• Execute experiments
• Process formulated consumer products at a lab scale
• Monitor and perform lab stability testing
• Supports accurate record keeping and documentation
• Analyze test results compared to specifications/protocols/benchmark
• Create/Revise specifications
• Order specific raw materials from specific suppliers and organize per project
• Log RM samples into CMS system.
• Organize stability batches per package per region and keep stability calendar of sample pull dates, pull samples from chambers on appropriate dates and perform necessary stability readings
• Deliver and log in samples to microbiology and analytical partners.
• Keep work area organized and clean
• Follow GLP procedures