Application Chemist – Symrise

New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise seeks an Application Chemist to work under managerial supervision on defined projects focused on US formulations, CI ingredients, and customer collaboration. You will partner with regional CI labs and support Marketing initiatives. Requires a Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related science, 1–3 years in the cosmetics industry, and experience with emulsifiers, UV filters, and active ingredients.

Color cosmetics a plus. We offer an open culture and opportunities to advance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science.
• 1–3 years of cosmetics industry experience (finished goods or client) in applications technology.
• Experience with emulsifiers, UV filters, active cosmetic ingredients; color cosmetics a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on manager-defined projects (50%).
• Develop formulations to support Marketing initiatives (20%).
• Prepare formulations for new CI product launches (10%).
• Create training materials for the CI Sales team (10%).
• Order raw materials, consumables, packaging for projects (10%).

Skills

Cosmetics industry experience

Emulsifiers

UV filters

Active cosmetic ingredients

Color cosmetics knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related science

Job description

About Us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America. Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process. Symrise – always inspiring more…

Your role

Application Chemist is expected to work with Managerial supervision on Manager defined projects. This individual will be responsible for: development of US focused formulations showcasing CI ingredients, working on customer projects, interacting with counterparts in Regional CI Application labs and supporting Marketing initiatives.

• Work on projects defined by the Manager 50%
• Develop formulations to support Marketing initiatives 20%
• Prepare or develop formulations for new CI product launches 10%
• Works on preparing training materials for the CI Sales team 10%
• Responsible for ordering necessary raw materials, consumables, packaging etc. that are required for the projects 10%

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related science.
• Minimum 1-3 yrs. experience in the cosmetic industry (i.e. finished goods company or client) in the applications technology area.
• Experience with emulsifiers, UV filters, active chemical ingredients required. Color cosmetics a plus.

Our offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career. Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or any other basis protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business necessity.

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The expected annual salary range for this position is USD 66000.00 – USD 87000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.