Formulation Chemist

Flexible Onsite Schedule: Starting between 7:00am-8:30am Monday-Friday Flexible Starting Salary: $60k -130k Available to start ASAP Must sit onsite in Phoenix, AZ The Research and Development (R&D) Chemist is responsible for developing new and innovative formulations of liquid, powder, or solid beauty products that meet or exceed customer or company expectations related to consumer preferences, regulatory standards and market trends. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Interpret project briefs, descriptions, and requests and develop chemical components and formula combinations to meet or exceed targets. Meet with suppliers and technical experts for product information, collecting the newest developments, and formulating appropriate applications. Assemble chemicals and materials into laboratory batches and test formulas for efficacy/performance. Modify, substitute, and reformulate materials to meet the highest level of customer expectations, and quality while achieving formulation cost targets. Evaluate alternate chemical suppliers. Enter and review formulas in computer systems. Trouble shoot formula issues related to manufacturing/compounding. Monitor priorities achieving deadlines, as directed by lab supervisor, according to production demands, customer needs, and company interests. Participate in project team meetings, providing project updates when requested targeting on-time completion. Maintain professional expertise through individual study, continuing education, and professional development. Must communicate progress, problems, and needs with management, vendors, and customers as appropriate. Work with Process Engineer to help transition approved formulations to full-scale manufacturing, including support during plant trials and the start of production. Create and verify manufacturing instructions prior to production. Communicate effectively with others. Collaborate with Marketing for technical assistance on social media posts. Perform additional duties as assigned for the Cohere Innovation Collaborative. Perform work onsite, unless approved by Director R&D. Perform other duties as assigned. Occasional travel for cross-site work, tradeshows or continuing education. Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: B.S. degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other physical science. Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory procedures, testing instrumentation, and experimental design and controls. Ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendance. Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities: Intermediate clerical skills: filing, typing, PC expertise. Specific training or experience in OSHA regulations and laboratory safety. Oral and written communication skills should be at advanced levels. Comprehensive knowledge of the product development process (1-3 years’ experience in a product development environment). 6 months to 1 year of supervisory experience. Training in Total Quality Management or quality control techniques. Feel free to email me directly with your updated resume and phone call availability if you feel you qualify for this role at Jabril.cartierinsightglobal.com