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