Principal Scientist-Cosmetics

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

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