Senior Color Cosmetic Chemist

The Senior Color Cosmetic chemist works on different color cosmetic projects (from emulsion, to anhydrous) and different categories from Shade matching to formulation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Coordinate with the team of technician and junior chemist the color development work.
• Work on the lab schedule and prioritize the work based on upper management direction and raw material availability.
• Work on new shades and customize formulation upon client briefs or internal projects, making sure the texture is kept within the specification and match the texture standard.
• Work directly with clients on site or remotely if needed.
• Upon shade approval, ensure the shades are communicated to the scale up team
• Work with production and assist when needed, and ensure all new formulation are being transferred and reproducible in production.
• Participate actively to the organization of laboratory
• Keep track of all raw materials and organize them in the most efficient way. Anticipate raw materials availability for every project and communicate with project managers and upper management if delays are happening.
• Maintain and organize the color library
• Communicate and collaborate with the chemists and labs on the other Intercos labs (Italy, LA, Brazil, Korea, China).
• Verify and correct formulas as necessary.
• Ensure that all projects are done through the use of the internals software's specific to the company.
• Ensure that all testing's needed for all approved formulas are being performed when needed
• Record and review all activity on a weekly basis with the manager.

DEPARTMENT/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Report to the Color Development lab manager (vacant position)

Direct reports: Chemists/technicians

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), scale up experience, production experience, client oriented

Experience Required:

5-7 years relevant work experience in color cosmetics formulation with shade matching experience

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