Tom Branna, Editorial Director11.10.22
It’s one of the best-kept secrets in the recruiting business. A career in cosmetics is rewarding, exciting and fun. No wonder why most chemists, marketing execs and sales reps never leave the beauty industry—they just move to another marketer or supplier.
But in order to begin a career in cosmetics, newbies must know where to start. The New York Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) is providing a roadmap for soon-to-be graduates by hosting panel discussions on careers in cosmetic chemistry. The NYSCC Career in Cosmetic Chemistry series provides a forum where college students can ask beauty industry executives about their careers.
Panelists include:
• Dr. Sue Feng, Ph.D., CSO, ET Browne
• Dr. Tao Zheng, Ph.D., MBA, Director, Advanced Technologies/Material Science, Estée Lauder and SCC Scientific Committee
• Dr. Amber Evans, Ph.D., Senior Manager, Product Development, Moroccanoil and NYSCC Scientific Committee
• Toussaint Jordan, Brand Manager, Edgewell and Chair, NYSCC Scholarship Committee
• Dr. Giorgio Dell’Acqua, Ph.D., CSO, Nutrafol and Chair, NYSCC
• Stacey House, Senior Vice President, R&D Consumer Beauty Color and Skin, Coty LATAM and Chair-Elect, NYSCC
So far, the panel has traveled to the campuses of St. John’s University in Queens and the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan. Later this month, NYSCC travels (virtually) to New Jersey to the New Brunswick Campus of Rutgers University. Once again, panelists will share their personal career journeys, discuss hot topics in cosmetic chemistry and personal care, and answer questions from inquisitive, young minds. The program excites students and panelists, alike.
“All of us walk away from these events energized by the keen interest displayed by this next generation of talent,” said Dell’Acqua. “We want to get young chemists, as well as students in marketing and sales, interested in the cosmetics industry. They have choices, and some go into pharmaceuticals or the food industry.”
To convince students to make the right choice and choose cosmetics, NYSCC has four initiatives:
• Scholarships to support students financially.
• Mentorship to support students by connecting with beauty industry veterans.
• Future Chemist Workshops to expose students to a laboratory atmosphere.
• Career in Cosmetic Science Panel to expose them to experts in the field.
About 50 students attended the recent Career in Cosmetic Science Panel at FIT. According to Dell’Acqua, students asked about ingredient sourcing, cosmetic regulations and internship opportunities. And, in a nod to the popularity of indie beauty, came the question, “Why don’t you create your own brand?”
Short answer: It’s not as easy as you think, kid!
The Careers in Cosmetic Chemistry program is relatively new, but it’s already having an impact. Dell’Acqua relayed a conversation he had earlier this year with two St. John’s University students. He urged them to register for NYSCC Suppliers’ Day. Not only did the Red Storm students attend Suppliers’ Day, they joined the Society and later, contacted Dell’Acqua to thank him.
“It is very satisfying to know that you may have changed a student’s life,” Dell’Acqua told Happi. “When you give them access, when you open the door, they can walk right through it.”
Anyone interested in the virtual Careers in Cosmetic Chemistry session at Rutgers, should register at www.NYSCC.org.
But in order to begin a career in cosmetics, newbies must know where to start. The New York Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) is providing a roadmap for soon-to-be graduates by hosting panel discussions on careers in cosmetic chemistry. The NYSCC Career in Cosmetic Chemistry series provides a forum where college students can ask beauty industry executives about their careers.
Panelists include:
• Dr. Sue Feng, Ph.D., CSO, ET Browne
• Dr. Tao Zheng, Ph.D., MBA, Director, Advanced Technologies/Material Science, Estée Lauder and SCC Scientific Committee
• Dr. Amber Evans, Ph.D., Senior Manager, Product Development, Moroccanoil and NYSCC Scientific Committee
• Toussaint Jordan, Brand Manager, Edgewell and Chair, NYSCC Scholarship Committee
• Dr. Giorgio Dell’Acqua, Ph.D., CSO, Nutrafol and Chair, NYSCC
• Stacey House, Senior Vice President, R&D Consumer Beauty Color and Skin, Coty LATAM and Chair-Elect, NYSCC
So far, the panel has traveled to the campuses of St. John’s University in Queens and the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan. Later this month, NYSCC travels (virtually) to New Jersey to the New Brunswick Campus of Rutgers University. Once again, panelists will share their personal career journeys, discuss hot topics in cosmetic chemistry and personal care, and answer questions from inquisitive, young minds. The program excites students and panelists, alike.
“All of us walk away from these events energized by the keen interest displayed by this next generation of talent,” said Dell’Acqua. “We want to get young chemists, as well as students in marketing and sales, interested in the cosmetics industry. They have choices, and some go into pharmaceuticals or the food industry.”
To convince students to make the right choice and choose cosmetics, NYSCC has four initiatives:
• Scholarships to support students financially.
• Mentorship to support students by connecting with beauty industry veterans.
• Future Chemist Workshops to expose students to a laboratory atmosphere.
• Career in Cosmetic Science Panel to expose them to experts in the field.
About 50 students attended the recent Career in Cosmetic Science Panel at FIT. According to Dell’Acqua, students asked about ingredient sourcing, cosmetic regulations and internship opportunities. And, in a nod to the popularity of indie beauty, came the question, “Why don’t you create your own brand?”
Short answer: It’s not as easy as you think, kid!
The Careers in Cosmetic Chemistry program is relatively new, but it’s already having an impact. Dell’Acqua relayed a conversation he had earlier this year with two St. John’s University students. He urged them to register for NYSCC Suppliers’ Day. Not only did the Red Storm students attend Suppliers’ Day, they joined the Society and later, contacted Dell’Acqua to thank him.
“It is very satisfying to know that you may have changed a student’s life,” Dell’Acqua told Happi. “When you give them access, when you open the door, they can walk right through it.”
Anyone interested in the virtual Careers in Cosmetic Chemistry session at Rutgers, should register at www.NYSCC.org.