Laboratory Chemist

Qualifications Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, Food, experience: 5 -10 year (Required)Hands-on: 2 year (5 required)Responsible for successful R & D contributions Full Job Description Key Responsibilities: Per instruction of the Lab Director, develop or replicate cosmetic ingredients, raw materials (oil, emulsifiers, preservatives, etc.) and compound lab samples, ingredients to fulfill raw materials needs as well as for client projects.Coordinate and manage Lab technician formulation, lab activities and improving existing formulations.Help Lab Technician to develop on formulation and general industry and laboratory standards.Assists project feasibility and assign work to Lab Technician based on complexity and skills required.Keep time schedule for submissions to customers, formula evaluation, MIC, pilot schedule, stability, safety testing, etc.Communicate to the Lab Director any issue related to project feasibility and interact with Compounding, Operation, Purchasing, Quality, Regulatory, Sales, and Technical departments.Manufacturing support and assist marketing/ sales with technical expertise.Help to maintain Laboratory retains, sampling and equipment and products library (Corp #, Lot Code, Retains, Samples, etc.).Manage up to date raw materials and solution inventory in individual workstation.Ensure that Lab Director expectation is met/ exceeded.General laboratory housekeeping to keep lab neat and clean for frequent client visits. Must be able to work in Team environment.Must be able to render overtime without hesitation, when required. Must be able to follow safety protocol in lab environment and understand SDS is must require.Perform any other duties or tasks that may require by the company.Promotes and demonstrates behavior with the company’s core values and policies. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related sciences preferred. 10 + years direct, hands- on experience in formulation, compounding cosmetics, OTC, and specific raw materials. Industry Experience Preferred General computer skills (Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes) We Value Great flexibility and a solution-oriented mindset to thrive under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, highly demanding work environment Team player with a strong sense of urgency High level problem solving and resiliency Strong oral, verbal and written communication skills We Offer High Challenge and High Reward Environment Entry to exciting and inspiring world of existing and innovative raw materials Culture that values diversity where people are at the heart of the company Opportunity to work for a company that cares about the environment and sets and achieves ambitious sustainability objectives To perform the essential function: lifting, bending, reaching and lift 5 gals. AE Chemie, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran AE Chemie, Inc. we create an environment in which employees are valued, motivated and encouraged to reach their full potential. We foster entrepreneurial spirit and imaginative teamwork with freedom to act within our strategic plans. Benefits We recruit and develop the best talents, rewarding them accordingly and with can do attitude. We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and an outstanding benefits program that features: Generous Paid Time Off and HolidaysBonus Potential And many more Employee-Friendly Programs