Job Description

Hello! My client is currently looking for an Associate Scientist at the moment for our Melville NY laboratory. This is a project based role that will be open for about 6 mos. working Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.

ACCOUNTABILITES:

• Learns the usage of raw materials and the basic fundamentals of the technical development of new products.
• Learns the process of new product development torn laboratory prototype submissions through First Production support.
• Actively develops commercially feasible new products or modifies existing ones. Projects are of moderate complexity.
• Assures that all testing to guarantee a marketable final product is on schedule.
• Determines stability of the formulations and ensures commercial feasibility.
• Keeps laboratory management informed of project progress. May make project direction recommendations.
• Stays abreast of developments in the cosmetic field and continues to demonstrate performance improvement.
• Interfaces with all R&D departments, QA, Technical Services, Manufacturing and NY Products Department.
• Masters the fundamentals of cosmetic technology.
• Will have a concentration of effort around our ELCV brands and will eventually be responsible for the prototyping to support in-house initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four year (B.S. or B.A.) Chemistry, Biology or Biochemistry degree is required
• 0-1+ year of experience desired
• Microsoft office, Excel
• Statistical analysis skills a plus
• Good working knowledge of analytical techniques required.
• Solid awareness and practice of safe lab procedures.
• Basic knowledge of chemistry techniques (GMP) and knowledge of: Titration, Pipetting, pH, Viscosity and making volumetric solutions.
• Must be able to communicate clearly both orally and in written formats.
• Problem solving skills a plus.
• Knowledge of cosmetic ingredients a plus.
• Must be flexible to work different shifts and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs.
• Knowledge of metric weights and measures including balance, pH meter, micropulverizers, roller mills, colloid mills and viscometer

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