ONSITE IN PHOENIX AZ
Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in research and development of personal care, pet care or household and industrial products.
· Functions with little supervision and capable of managing typical projects.
· Working knowledge of formulation, process, and product design principles.
· Working knowledge of root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques and application to new and existing SKU’s.
· Knowledge of cosmetic/personal care raw materials, functionality, and interactions.
· Identify and interpret variations in product, equipment, and procedures that may affect results.
· Ability to develop good working relationships.
· Perform product stability testing and packaging compatibility testing.
· Develop and maintain SOPs and engage in additional work stream activities.
· Identify new/improved formulation technologies and apply them to meet project needs.
· Must be able to multi-task, while maintaining a clear sense of priorities and focus.
· Must be flexible, and able to handle multiple projects with a can-do positive attitude.
· Demonstrate core competency development and ability to formulate/reverse engineer and troubleshoot the following types of products, unassisted, before advancement to Chemist III:
o Fibers
o Clays
o Skincare
o Pet care
o Hair Color
o Body Care
