11.02.16
Company Name:
Gattefossé
Company Description:
Gattefossé is a French privately-owned company, founded in 1880. Based in Saint-Priest (Lyon, France), we employ 250 people worldwide, and we are present in 60 countries through an established network of affiliates and distributors. We specialize in the creation, development, manufacture, and marketing of specialty ingredients and innovative formulation solutions for the Health and Beauty industries worldwide.
Business Industry:
Cosmetics/Toiletries/Fragrances
Job Title:
Application Laboratory Chemist
Experience:
Associate
Job Function:
Research
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Description:
Gattefossé USA has an opening for an Application Laboratory Chemist; this newly-created position reports to the Application Laboratory Manager, Personal Care Division and is based in Paramus, NJ, and will concentrate on formulation modification and development, assisting customers’ product development efforts performing laboratory training and educational programs for customers as well as Gattefossé personnel, and. Requirements are as follows:
To perform the job successfully, this person should demonstrate the following competencies:
Desired Skills and Expertise:
Gattefossé
Company Description:
Gattefossé is a French privately-owned company, founded in 1880. Based in Saint-Priest (Lyon, France), we employ 250 people worldwide, and we are present in 60 countries through an established network of affiliates and distributors. We specialize in the creation, development, manufacture, and marketing of specialty ingredients and innovative formulation solutions for the Health and Beauty industries worldwide.
Business Industry:
Cosmetics/Toiletries/Fragrances
Job Title:
Application Laboratory Chemist
Experience:
Associate
Job Function:
Research
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Description:
Gattefossé USA has an opening for an Application Laboratory Chemist; this newly-created position reports to the Application Laboratory Manager, Personal Care Division and is based in Paramus, NJ, and will concentrate on formulation modification and development, assisting customers’ product development efforts performing laboratory training and educational programs for customers as well as Gattefossé personnel, and. Requirements are as follows:
To perform the job successfully, this person should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Innovation-must be able to think outside of the box to develop unique formulation concepts highlighting key chemistries
- Foresight-must be proactive and have the ability to adapt to formulation issues that may arise. Devise solutions in a timely manner with the ability explain reasoning.
- Organization- Must be detail oriented, strong capabilities to manage multiple projects from inception to completion within the desired time frame
- Communication – must be able to speak and write clearly and persuasively, and present ideas and results in detail
- Technical – must have knowledge of scientific concepts especially chemistry and formulation science. Knowledge of skin biology is a plus.
- Tools – proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; additional laboratory software experience a plus
- Safety-Have the ability to operate all lab equipment in a safe manner, and help promote an environment of safety within the laboratory and the entire company.
Desired Skills and Expertise:
- 2-4 years’ laboratory experience in the personal care industry with expertise in skin care (including sun care); experience in hair care, make-up and toiletries a plus
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific field, preferably chemistry, biology or cosmetic science related
- Hands-on formulating experience necessary, especially emulsion technologies