Customer Service Raw Materials

Robert S. Wells

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QUALIFICATIONS

A background in science and extensive laboratory experience give this candidate a broad cumulative knowledge of formulations, functional raw materials, processing, consumers and markets.

HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE

Chanel Ultra Correction Night Cream and Ultra Correction Day Lotion SPF15 : Formulations created in France and transferred to the US due to their inability to manufacture. Modified both the process and the procedure(s), successfully bringing both to commercialization.

Tasker Cosmetics: Formulated the Cream and Lotion variants and brought them to the prototype stage. Project terminated when the skin care program ended.

Coty: Direct involvement in all projects from product brief to first production.

EMPLOYMENT

11/2013 – 3/2014: Chemist – AEROTEK (@ LEADING EDGE INNOVATIONS)

Used proprietary technology to develop sprayable products for the skincare market.

3/2010 – 1/2012: Scientist – A10 CLINICAL SOLUTIONS/KELLY OSG (@JOHNSON & JOHNSON)

Collaborated with the Principal Scientist to reformulate Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Wash and Foaming Wash products with new ingredients aimed at improved performance and aesthetics.

2008-2009: Applications Chemist – DKSH NORTH AMERICA

Set up and equipped the R&D Laboratory after US Headquarters relocated to New Jersey.

Developed demonstration products using raw materials sold by the company.

Provided customer service on technical issues.

Organized the sampling lab to provide efficient location of samples and literature

2006-2008: Senior Scientist – HARTZ MOUNTAIN CORP

Participated in the market introduction of redesigned flea and tick drops for dogs and cats.

2005 Senior Manager – TASKER COSMETICS

Formulated a Skin care line (creams, lotions) using the company’s patented ingredient.

Provided technical support for their pet care line, burn cream and oral rinse products.

Set up and equipped the R&D lab, established protocols for testing and consulted on scientific issues.

2000-2004 Senior Chemist – CHANEL, INC.

Formulated skin care treatment products (creams, lotions and cleansers).

Formulate OTC and QD products.

Provided evaluation, product scale-up and manufacturing support for the above products.

Incorporated new / unique raw materials, new technologies and processes to enhance product performance and aesthetics.

Transposed French formulations to accommodate American processing and raw materials.

All products were homologated to be sold worldwide.

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1998-2000 Chemist – COTY, INC.

Formulated creams, lotions, bubble baths, shower gels and perfumes (Colognes, Body Mists, and After Shave Lotions) for the Calgon, Jovan, The Healing Garden, Stetson, Aspen and Lancaster Brands.

Evaluated and incorporated new raw materials aimed at enhanced performance and/or cost savings.

Supervised first production batches at the Coty plant and at contract manufacturers.

Evaluated candles using standard methods and supervised their manufacture.

1990-1998Technical Specialist -LEVER BROTHERS COMPANY (Unilever)

Wisk Power Scoop, Surf, Wisk, "all" and Rinso powdered laundry detergents; experimental liquid laundry detergents

1978-1990 Senior R&D Technican- SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Calgon Bath Oil Beads with Aloe Vera, Calgon Foaming Milk Bath, Cling Free, Delicare,

Brylcreem, mousses and gels, Fruit Fresh

Previously employed at Atlantic Chemical Company, Nutley, New Jersey as a quality control technician involved in the production of dyestuffs, primarily for the textiles industry.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Ramapo College of N.J., 1994

Others Attended: William Paterson College, Chemistry major, evenings, 1985 to 1989.

Farleigh Dickenson University, evenings, 1976 to 1978.

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, Pharmacy major, 1974 to 1976.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Applied Surfactant Science and Technology, Skin Care Science For The Cosmetic Scientist (SCC), Cosmetic Raw Materials (SCC), Statistics and Experimental Design.

Fully trained in cGMP procedures

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Member of The Society of Cosmetic Chemists

HONORS

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 1972

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