What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Scientist position at Randstad Enterprise?
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
