Description

Role Purpose: Works in the applications lab developing new concept formulas for TRIssential Kits and optimizing existing TRIssential Kits based on the guidance from the Global Application Lab, Technical Marketing, and Business Development. This role also provides technical support to customer inquiries, with emphasis on how to use Tri-K ingredients and how to troubleshoot formulas containing Tri-K ingredients. 

Position Reports to: Global Applications Lab Manager

Positions Reporting to this Position: none

Role Objectives: 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Design, develop, and test new skin care, hair care, and personal care formulas for TRIssential Library, supporting the business needs. 
• Improve and update existing TRIssential library formulas based on the market trend, customer needs, and the guidance from sales, marketing and business management teams. 
• Conduct stability tests on new formulas and re-run stability on existing formulas as necessary.
• Generate formula sheets for new formula developments and update existing formula sheets as necessary. 
• Manage formula safety studies – RIPT, Micro PET, etc.
• Collaborate with Regulatory team to ensure global compliance of the formulas. 
• Conduct stability tests on Tri-K ingredients and vendor supplied material for shelf-life verification and recertification.
• Conduct formula application tests – in vitro SPF, texture evaluation, foam test, spray pattern evaluation, packaging compatibility test, etc.
• Generate technical data sheets from the application aspect of Tri-K ingredients. 
• Generate formulas for Tri-K ingredient testing and competitive analysis.
• Work closely with various departments within the organization, becoming an integral partner in the Sales-Marketing-Technical Triangle.
• Provide technical/laboratory support to Technical Support, Sales, Marketing, Business Development, and other departments.
• Work closely with the Protein Division to optimize the formulation compatibility of the Tri-K Protein products. 
• Prepare samples for samples inventory
• Participate in analyzing and evaluating competitive products
• Provide formula application technical support to customers 
• Run customer projects.
• Developing prototype formulas for formulary
• Prepare finished formulations for demonstration and testing purposes
• Participate in designing and conducting experiments to generate basic information about new and existing raw materials
• Participate in developing new applications for existing materials and technologies
• Participate in evaluating new raw materials and technologies in multiple applications
• Participate in evaluating new / alternate vendors of existing TRI-K products
• Participate in designing and conducting experiments to resolve quality complaints

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

•  Formulation 

1. Expertise in generating skin care, hair care, and personal care formula forms such as w/o emulsions, o/w emulsions, w/s emulsions, gels, oils, anhydrous formulas, surfactant cleansers, oil cleansers, emulsion cleansers, waxes, balms, hot pour formulas, cold process formulas, clean & green formulas, vegan formulas, OTC formulas, etc.
2. Expertise in FDA OTC monographed cosmetic formulas. 
3. Expertise in formulation technical knowledge – HLB, pKa, isoelectric point, lamellar structure, pH effect, ion effect, metal chelation, ionic vs non-ionic emulsifiers, thixotropy, polymer actives, polymer non-actives, preservatives, solubility vs melting behavior in cosmetic formulations, solubilizers, effect of refractive of index on emulsions, etc.

•  Formula Evaluation Method Knowledge

1. in vivo SPF, critical wavelength, water resistance 
2. Micro content, micro PET, RIPT

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information. 
• Problem Solving - Gathers and analyses information skillfully. 
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively. 
• Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. 
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands. 
• Dependability - Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 
• Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities. 
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. 
• Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly. 

Requirements

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related technical discipline; minimum of 3 year experience and/or training