Tanner and Associates is recruiting a Principle Formulation Scientist to supervise a team of scientists for a major consumer products company in Los Angeles.
Description
Candidate will be responsible to:
– Develop novel skin care product formulations to meet specified market/consumer needs
– Supervise/guide scientists and technicians
– Possess expertise in skin care and sun care product development
– Coordinate all technical and market qualification activities of new product launches
– Meet long-term and short-term timelines
– Demonstrate critical thinking skills to synthesize data and provide business relevant recommendations
– Evaluate and champion new ingredients/technologies
– Assist marketing in technical learning and ingredient function
Qualifications
Required:
– BS, MS or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field
– Minimum of 7 years of consumer cosmetic industry experience
– Extensive formulation experience in developing cosmetic skin care products
– Experience in developing facial moisturizer treatments and suncare products
– Thorough understanding of the scientific principles of formulation, ingredient chemistry and industry trends
– Excellent project management skills
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills
– Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers, colleagues and in teams
– Leadership ability to train and guide others
Preferred:
– Familiarity with current regulatory requirements in the skincare industry (OTC and non-OTC)
– Be comfortable with complexity and ambiguity