Scientist - RD-Aerofil Technical

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Essential Functions:

• Develop liquid and aerosol products that meet customer requirements and comply with all applicable regulations.
• Help scale-up from laboratory samples to production runs.
• Troubleshoot issues that may occur throughout all stages of manufacturing.
• Routine and project specific data entry and interpretation.
• Follow or create formulas and blend instructions.
• Understand formula calculations.
• Communicate with suppliers, vendors, sales/CSR, and customers on an on-going basis.
• Assist with purchasing of lab supplies and controlling expenses.
• Understand and follow Good Laboratory Practices.
• Prepare lab reports for customers.
• Regular attendance per handbook policy.
• Other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Education:
Bachelors’ Degree in a scientific discipline.

Additional Qualifications:

• The ability to understand shop orders and other reports as applicable.
• The ability to perform visual observations of samples and test results.
• Excellent communication skills, good organizational skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Computer literate and the ability to train on programs required for the job (OJT or professionally).

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.