11.05.15
Shin-Etsu Silicones of America “SESA” is a leading supplier of silicone material and technology. SESA is currently looking for a Personal Care Chemist to join our Cosmetic Application Lab in Totowa, NJ. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, customer-driven, and have a strong ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers/sales team.
Responsibilities: This position is responsible for upholding company policies and procedures, including safety and quality. Other key responsibilities include:
Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills:
Education & Experience: B.S. Chemistry strongly preferred but will consider other science related degrees. 5+ years of Personal Care experience. Experience with Skin/Hair Care formulation required.
Technical: Ability to make technical presentations and to use computer system for Technical Sales service functions.
Communications: Must get along well with other employees and customers. Cohesion and Unity are important to SESA.
Leadership: The ability to be proactive and to take directions from supervisor in an orderly and efficient manner.
Work Style: Able to multi-task and work independently with moderate problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Capable of identifying and eliminating potential problem areas. Must be punctual and reliable.
Please send a resume and cover letter to Angie O'Neil by clicking the "APPLY NOW!!" button below.
Responsibilities: This position is responsible for upholding company policies and procedures, including safety and quality. Other key responsibilities include:
- Understand SESA materials and technologies and develop formulations to demonstrate the benefits and applications of these materials and technologies.
- Perform customer focused formulation work based on sales/customer request.
- Focus on Application and Formulation of Skin Care Products.
- Understanding Raw Material application and formulation vs. Consumer end product formulation.
- Show creativity and resourcefulness to come up with solutions to sales/customer's inquiries.
- Interact with sales and customers and provide technical assistance.
- Participate in training of distributors/customers.
- Travel to customers and trade shows on occasion.
- Help prepare raw material and formulation kits for sales and distributors.
- Understand competitive environments in silicone and other raw material technologies and maintain awareness of industry trends.
- Perform other duties, from time to time, as requested by manager.
Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills:
Education & Experience: B.S. Chemistry strongly preferred but will consider other science related degrees. 5+ years of Personal Care experience. Experience with Skin/Hair Care formulation required.
Technical: Ability to make technical presentations and to use computer system for Technical Sales service functions.
Communications: Must get along well with other employees and customers. Cohesion and Unity are important to SESA.
Leadership: The ability to be proactive and to take directions from supervisor in an orderly and efficient manner.
Work Style: Able to multi-task and work independently with moderate problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Capable of identifying and eliminating potential problem areas. Must be punctual and reliable.
Please send a resume and cover letter to Angie O'Neil by clicking the "APPLY NOW!!" button below.