Senior Chemist

Job Summary
Insight Global is looking for a highly motivated Senior Chemist to join the R&D/Innovation team of one of our large cosmetics clients. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to their cutting-edge Clean Beauty and Sustainability Strategy Program. The ideal candidate should possess a profound background in chemistry, material science and a genuine zeal for the realms of Clean Beauty and Sustainability.

As a vital member of the dynamic R&D team, you will take on the crucial responsibility of scouting, conceptualizing, developing, and executing the winning strategies that will ensure their product line remains not only highly competitive but also aligns with their consumer-centered, eco-conscious and environmentally friendly ethos.
In essence, this role revolves around the exploration and assessment of innovative cosmetic materials and technologies tailored to propel the client into the next generation of Clean Skincare, Sun care and Color Cosmetics.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an exceptional ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams, including formulation, regulation, claims, manufacturing, and marketing. Moreover, the Sr. Chemist will also spearhead the creation of our clean beauty library and actively contribute to product launches across renowned beauty brands. This position necessitates a self-driven professional with exceptional communication skills, while prior NPD and formulation experience would be a valuable asset. This role is 100% onsite in East Windsor, NJ.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
· Technical scouting for novel and sustainable materials to supports Shiseido sustainable strategy and clean beauty product development pipelines
· Liaison and collaborate with external raw material suppliers for joint research and development
· Stay up-to-date on the latest developments of clean beauty and sustainability, bring innovative ideas to the team
· Formulate model chasses to demonstrate the robustness and efficacy of new materials for downstream team to develop global compliant formulas with retailor clean guidance met
· Conduct stability testing, tracking prototype stability (texture, odor, pH, viscosity, appearance), update result charts, summarize data for review at each time point
· Collaborate and support the formulation team to deliver new formula and/or prototype to product development phase.
· Follow the mega trend of beauty industry to develop new formulas and innovate existing formulas under management direction. Responsible for the maintenance of accuracy of information in database (Coptis)
· Prepare and deliver presentations to internal groups and marketing teams
Responsible for compliance of assigned work areas with company set standards for laboratory safety and general maintenance

Master Degree with 5+ years OR Ph.D. with 2+ years of applicable experience
-Acceptable Degrees: material science, chemistry, chemical engineering or related science majors
-Acceptable Industry experience: raw material, consumer goods, cosmetics/beauty or similar industry with emphasis on material/product development
Passionate in sustainability and innovation of clean beauty
Strong scientific understanding of raw materials (characterization, functionality, performance and applications)
Motivated and works well in teams and independently
Strong organization, communication and writing skills
Experience with or ability to collaborate with external groups/suppliers to drive long term strategic collaboration and ensure the implementation and execution within the organization

Experience working on sustainable, clean products within cosmetics

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.