Color Cosmetic Chemist

Job Description

Color Cosmetic Chemist

The Color Cosmetic chemist works on different color cosmetic projects from Shade matching to formulation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

Develop new shade and customizes formulation upon client briefs.

Work directly with clients during shade matching or formula customization sessions

Participate actively to the organization of laboratory

Keep track of all raw materials and organize them in the most efficient way

Maintain and organize the color library

Modify formulation upon clients comments while maintaining the company standards and quality.

Communicate and collaborate with the chemists and labs around the world.

Verify and correct formulas as necessary.

Insure that all projects are done through the use of the internals software's specific to the company system when communicating about projects and/or reporting results

Organize with the different labs worldwide all the testing's needed for all approved formulas.

Make sure all the formulas are transferable to the production site.

Record and review all activity on a weekly basis with the manager..

DEPARTMENT/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to lab manager in Congers, NY Facility

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's Degree in any related science, such as chemistry, Biology, Physics, etc.

Required Knowledge:

Color perception and color matching skills, Formulation skills in all color cosmetics technologies, raw material knowledge (especially pigments), FDA guidelines

Experience Required:

2-4 years relevant work experience in color cosmetics formulation

Skills/Abilities:

Computer, DEVEX and SAP ERP system

Strong written and oral communication skills including meeting with customers and presentations to management

Experience communicating and collaborating with clients and global partners

Experience managing multiple projects with competing resources and deadlines

Ability to be creative and technical

Self-starter attitude and the ability to be a team player within a fast-paced team

Knowledge of formulation, manufacturing processes, ability to solve problems