Ph.D. in chemistry or related field with emphasis on colloidal science, green chemistry, or polymer science.
Post-doctoral or industrial experience is advantageous.
Demonstrated innovation and creativity in research and development.
Excellent writing and presentation skills.
Familiarity with consumer insights and sensory testing in the beauty market preferred.
Proven ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Lead the development of innovative technology and ingredients for personal care and industrial markets.
Conduct independent research on multiple concurrent projects based on customer needs.
Design and implement in vivo and in vitro testing methods for ingredient performance validation.
Generate data to support claims regarding new functional ingredients.
Collaborate with Product Application Chemists to create unique prototypes for consumer presentation.
Benefits
Comprehensive health care plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement savings options with 401k and IRA plans.
Life insurance options including basic, voluntary, and AD&D.
Generous paid time off policy covering vacation, sick days, and public holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Descriptions:
Lead and invent the new technology and ingredients with functional and sensorial benefits for personal care market and Household Industrial & Institution market, for examples, emulsifiers, film formers, rheology modifier, moisturizers, etc.
Independently perform research across multiple projects concurrently and effectively based on business and customer needs.
Propose and execute in-vivo and in-vitro test methods to develop structure-performance relationship, and to generate data for supporting application and benefiting claims of the new functional ingredients.
Collaborate with Product Application Chemists in creating an unique prototypes of trending concepts to demonstrate the benefits of the new functional ingredients.
Requirements
Ph.D. degree in chemistry and other related field, preferably with strong knowledge in colloidal science, green chemistry , or polymer science. Post Doctoral or Industrial experience is a Plus.
Track record in innovation, creativity, and independent thinker.
Strong writing and presentation skills
knowledge of market and consumer insights, sensory & instrumental protocols for the personal care and beauty market is a plus.
Ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams that include Formulation, Production, Marketing, Sales, and Quality Control.
