Associate Scientist: Hair Product R&D & Data Analysis

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in Darien, CT is seeking an Associate Scientist to contribute to product evaluation over a one-year+ assignment. The role is described as a 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday position with pay rates from $30.00 to $35.00 per hour.

The candidate will collect samples, perform hair-related tests, analyze data, and document results to support claims, while maintaining lab organization and compliance with procedures.

Qualifications

• College degree in science related field or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Proficient MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and File Explorer; ability to learn instrumentation software.
• Adherence to established procedures and experimental design.
• Detail oriented with manual dexterity when working with instruments and samples.
• Integrity in performing tasks to produce repeatable data.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects samples and prepares hair swatches per set procedure.
• Performs technical procedures to measure product performance on hair with lab equipment.
• Analyzes data, performs statistical calculations, and draws conclusions to substantiate claims.
• Documents work and writes reports on product evaluation in conformance with company policies and standards.
• Keeps laboratory consumables organized and stocked, assembling and dismantling instruments as needed.
• Aids in the research and development of new methods and exploratory claims substantiation.
• Analyzes consumer insights and survey data to draw conclusions on new claims language and trends.
• Maintains and stores internal documentation to company database.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

File Explorer

Instrumentation software adaptability

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Integrity

Organization

Communication

Education

College degree in science related field or equivalent laboratory experience

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Creative Solutions Services, LLC in Darien, CT is seeking an Associate Scientist to contribute to product evaluation over a one-year+ assignment. The role is described as a 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday position with pay rates from $30.00 to $35.00 per hour.

The candidate will collect samples, perform hair-related tests, analyze data, and document results to support claims, while maintaining lab organization and compliance with procedures.