Scientific Evaluations Specialist

About TRI-K

Celebrating our 50th anniversary this year, TRI-K Industries, Inc. has been a leading provider of sustainable specialty ingredients since 1974. Our mission is to inspire consumer brands and enable their success by delivering differentiating technologies, prioritizing product efficacy and sustainability. Motivated by our core values of Empathy, Curiosity, and Excellence, our customers and partners get the attention, agility, and innovation they need to be successful in the marketplace.  We specialize in proteins, including amino acids and natural peptides, modern preservatives, and multi-active, multi-functional ingredient solutions. Our in-house development team continually pioneers new materials, differentiating our customers’ brands. We strive to amplify consumers’ voices within our organization, ensuring we bring relevant offerings and innovations to the market.

Summary: Organizes and executes hair and skin instrumental performance evaluations to support TRI-K’s Innovation Programs and Customer Projects

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

Instrumental Evaluations

• Organizes and executes hair and skin instrumental performance and sensory evaluations to support Innovation projects and Customer projects
• Follows hair/skin evaluations protocols and handles instrumentation for hair/skin ingredients evaluations
• Performs study results data analysis, statistical analysis, edits hair/skin evaluations study reports, presentations and communicates study results outcomes
• Maintains hair and skin instrumentation, ensures proper operation, calibration, documentation and troubleshooting according to the SOP (as required)
• Develops prototype formulas for the proof of principal in house skin/hair efficacy studies and external skin efficacy studies (as required)
• Searches and evaluates published literature to understand hair and skin substrates, new instruments software and new methodologies
• Helps edit scientific articles, reports, and technical presentations to promote TRI-K ingredients and technologies (as required)
• Develops new hair/skin evaluations protocols 
• Continuously learn the latest technologies in cosmetic industry
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with high quality, data integrity, flexibility, and organization
• Have excellent time management skills and ability to meet project deadlines
• Excellent analytical, attention to details, data analysis and statistical analysis, technical writing and time management skills are required
• Hands on experience with hair/skin instrumental and clinical evaluations is a plus
• Proficient with Word, Power Point, Excel, Image Analysis Instrumental Software, Statistical Analysis Software

Education/Experience:

A Bachelor/Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, or Material Science with a minimum of 3-5 years related experience or related coursework.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality. 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. 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write business reports, prepare procedure manuals and presentations. 

Math Ability:

Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Internet software; Project Management software and Contact Management systems.

Certificates and Licenses: 

No certifications needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Mentoring and training capabilities is a huge plus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

This is a Lab environment with many interruptions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms including light to moderate lifting of packages, equipment and handling of typical equipment used in the performance of the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision and Ability to adjust focus.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Medical

• Dental

• 401 (K)

• Vision

• Paid Time Off

• Life Insurance

• In addition to other programs and plans

TRI-K Industries is an equal opportunity employer, and we celebrate and value diversity in our workforce. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.