Job Location:100 Tokeneke Road, Darien, CT 06820

Position Type: contract( 9 months) with possible extension

Pay rate $35/hr on w2 with Benefits

Qualifications:

•Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related field

Cosmetic /or formulation experience

•Minimum 0-1 years of industry experience (Bachelor degree)

•Minimum 0-1 years of industry experience (Master degree)

• Great Computer skills

•Strong communication skills

Travel to pilot facility in Trumbull, CT and manufacturing facility in Geneva New York

Responsibilities:

I. Job purpose

The role of the Chemist is to formulate hair related products requested by Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain Managers with high level of supervision and direction of Supervisor. The Chemist will develop new technologies, and formulations, testing methodologies and claims in order to develop new, or to improve existing, hair related products. Work with other R&D groups, Marketing, Field staff, and suppliers. Keep abreast of new raw materials, formulation techniques and testing methodologies and engage in research activities to develop innovative technology and application in products.

II. Main tasks & responsibilities

• Formulate hair related products under supervision of Senior Chemist or Manager. Understand, utilize and document within laboratory notebook and Enginuity every batch made with details of reason for the batch, batching notes, batch specification results and other test results as applicable.

• Understand, follow and adhere to project cost objectives and timelines for each project and develop cost estimates with supervisor. Follow requirements of the new product development process and follow through with action plans to meet the goals and timeline of the project. Conduct stability as required by department policy, i.e., track stability, update results charts and summarize data for review at each test period.

• Design and develop, as well as conduct efficacy testing, as required for projects and requested by supervisor - Co-ordinate Salon Testing; Design & conduct laboratory efficacy, field and claims tests and write reports detailing experiments, and analysis and summary of results. Co-ordinate Microbiological and Safety Testing.