Chemist – Vivify/Sandream Specialties Sandream Specialties

New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists; Fairfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivify, a leading distributor and light asset manufacturer of cosmetic colorants, seeks a Chemist to create innovative formulary and color concepts for cosmetics. You will work with marketing and sales to analyze trends in the cosmetic and personal care market and support promotion of our color collections.

The role requires 5+ years in cosmetics, strong formulation and shade matching skills, and the ability to mentor junior team members.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related science. Business or Marketing minor is a plus.
• At least 5 years' experience in the cosmetic industry is required.
• Strong expertise in developing new formulations and product concepts for color cosmetics and personal care industry. Some experience in nail lacquer and special effects is an advantage.
• Master of color and shade matching.
• Strong scientific and artistic sensibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask.
• He/she must be an effective team player.
• Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Technical sales support, including but not limited to preparation of presentations and literature, presenting to customers virtually and/or in person, customer collaboration on special projects, setting up and attending trade shows and similar activities.
• Timely response to customer/distributor/ salesperson inquiries.
• Participation and creation of distributor/salesperson training sessions.
• Develop and coordinate with team members on new formulations, prototypes, custom blends, product evaluations, value added systems.
• Shade matching and color expertise to prototypes or individual pigments.
• Formulation support to customers on using the Sandream products in appropriate mediums to achieve desired effects.
• Offer compositional direction and/or alternative offset recommendations.
• Assistance with marketing activities including but not limited to newsletters, advertisements, and article submissions.
• Enrich R&D capabilities across a broad range of applications and collaborate with other groups in the company to grow our cosmetics & personal care business.
• QA testing to assist regulatory department
• Training of Chemist I to aid in similar tasks with strong focus on mentoring and guidance on creating new formulations.
• Regular meetings with other vendors to research innovative ingredients and textures based on market trends.
• Other duties as assigned
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Skills

Cosmetic formulation

Shade matching

Color cosmetics

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS in Chemistry, Cosmetic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Vivify

Vivify is a leading distributor and light asset manufacturer of specialty colorants, additives and ingredients for the food & beverage, personal care & cosmetics, and industrial end markets. With expertise in specialty products, such as organic pigments, dyes, liquid colorants, slip additives, specialty resins, and food ingredients, Vivify delivers customer-specific solutions focused on product performance, customized applications, product development, and other value-added services.

Location: Fairfield, NJ

Position Summary

Reporting to the Product Manager, the focus of the role is to create innovative formulary and color concept development to enhance and support promotion and sales of our color collections. The Chemist will work closely with marketing and sales teams to analyze trends in the cosmetic and personal care market as well as other influential sectors such as fashion, art, and design.

Critical Success Criteria (CSCs)

• Innovative Formulary Development: To create novel formulary and color concepts that align with market trends and meet the needs of customers.
• Technical sales support and customer engagement. This involves not only providing timely responses to inquiries but also actively collaborating with customers, distributors, and sales teams to address their needs, present solutions, and support them in achieving desired effects with Sandream products.
• To collaborate with cross-functional teams within the company and stay abreast of industry innovations.

Responsibilities

• Technical sales support, including but not limited to preparation of presentations and literature, presenting to customers virtually and/or in person, customer collaboration on special projects, setting up and attending trade shows and similar activities.
• Timely response to customer/distributor/ salesperson inquiries.
• Participation and creation of distributor/salesperson training sessions.
• Develop and coordinate with team members on new formulations, prototypes, custom blends, product evaluations, value added systems.
• Shade matching and color expertise to prototypes or individual pigments.
• Formulation support to customers on using the Sandream products in appropriate mediums to achieve desired effects.
• Offer compositional direction and/or alternative offset recommendations.
• Assistance with marketing activities including but not limited to newsletters, advertisements, and article submissions.
• Enrich R&D capabilities across a broad range of applications and collaborate with other groups in the company to grow our cosmetics & personal care business.
• QA testing to assist regulatory department
• Training of Chemist I to aid in similar tasks with strong focus on mentoring and guidance on creating new formulations.
• Regular meetings with other vendors to research innovative ingredients and textures based on market trends.
• Other duties as assigned
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related science. Business or Marketing minor is a plus.
• At least 5 years' experience in the cosmetic industry is required.
• Strong expertise in developing new formulations and product concepts for color cosmetics and personal care industry. Some experience in nail lacquer and special effects is an advantage.
• Master of color and shade matching.
• Strong scientific and artistic sensibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask.
• He/she must be an effective team player.
• Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Key Competencies

• Team Player – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Productivity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works efficiently.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly