Contract Scientist – Aerosol Formula
Job description
Title: Scientist
Location: Allendale NJ
Duration: 6 months
Skillset – Looking for very basic experience in cosmetic labs (sun care, skin care). Prior Personal care environments and labs. PLM systems or formula net systems (nice to have). 1-2+ years of experience in lab setting. Bachelors degree (preferred). Experience with Sun care product development – formulation and packaging protocols. Comfortable PowerPoint, Excel.
Shift – 37.5 hrs a week, Monday –
Friday. Half day on Fridays (all year). 8- 5pm.
Fully onsite role 100%. Hands on. Located in Allendale NJ.
Summary:
The Contract – Scientist role supports business needs as outlined by the Director in Future Sun Technology and Senior Manager in Package Development. The Contract Scientist role develops a research investigation plan and conducts research related to Sun care and packaging technology developments. The Contract Scientist role conducts In-depth analyses and integration of data derived from single or multiple tests to present a comprehensive picture and recommended actions. The Contract Scientist role assists in the product development and implementation of new methods specific to Sun care technology.
Accountabilities
- Conduct/Manage/Support lab scale aerosol package filling and testing.
- Perform aerosol package physical property & product bulk/propellant ratio combination testing including spray rate/pattern/ and particle size.
- Capture all critical data and report out monthly to key stakeholders on findings as testing is completed
- Maintain communication with cross functional team ensuring requirements are met.
- Identify and report Ways of Working (WOW) workflow improvements.
- Write regular progress reports test reports and provide technical support in meetings regarding individual project progress.
- Learning to design and execute assigned research investigations consistent with sound, robust scientific investigations that meet international standards and are defensible in front of the scientific community.
- Designing and executing robust research studies that are objective driven and meets the needs of the project team.
- Presentation of all information in a manner that is coherent and accurately reflects the results obtained in the research investigation.
- “Up-to-date” knowledge and application of statistical analysis procedures for the investigation of product/process/consumer data.
- Application of technical tools that support testing and data management (automated data collection systems, statistical software, MS Office, Product Lifecycle Management, etc.)
- Demonstrating the ability to take initiative, think and work independently, problem-solve, work in teams and multitask; a solution orientated professional.
- Maintaining and expanding “knowledge base” required within the area of work.
- Participating in cross functional and project teams, as assigned by their supervisor, by providing technical understanding of core area of expertise.
- Conducting all activities consistent with company and departmental policies and procedures.
- Good documentation practices of any records and data.
Desirable Education, Skills and Experience
- Experience with Sun care product development – formulation and packaging protocols
- Basic understanding of product/process/consumer based research as a scientific discipline
- Ability to frame internal customer needs into actionable studies.
- Ability to coordinate projects including the design, execution, analysis and reporting.
- Basic proficiency in applying and developing methodologies including quantitative and qualitative testing, statistics, and design of experiments to answer objectives.
- Ability to function as a collaborating team member in a business environment to support area of discipline on cross-functional teams.
- Ability to take initiative, think and work independently, problem-solve, work in teams
- A solution orientated professional with the ability to execute multiple tasks required to meet project objectives
- Communicates effectively intra and interdepartmentally to meet project objectives
- Good documentation practices of any records and data
Work Environment
- 0% travel required
- Work space definition (lab)
- Exposure to health risks or conditions that may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
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