POSITION DESCRIPTION

BASIC FUNCTION:

Manage reformulation and develop formulation for products. This includes our four stores: food, over-the-counter drugs, personal care, and household products. Establish specifications and develop and conduct product testing to ensure the quality of the products. Provide support to manufacturing, marketing, and customer service regarding the product line.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A bachelors degree in pharmacy, chemistry, or another applicable field with minimum of three years laboratory experience. Demonstration of good lab technique is a must.
2. Industrial formulation experience and familiar with USP, AOAC, AACC, ASTA, NF and FCC.
3. Good interpersonal communications techniques in the English language are essential. Must have good organizational, data collection, record keeping and writing along with mathematical and computer skills.
4. Confidentiality is a must.
5. Be able to communicate tactfully with government agencies: local, state, and federal (FDA, OSHA, BATF, EPA, CPSC, HPB, etc.).
6. Must be able to establish Material Safety Data Sheets and Good Manufacturing Practices for corporate use.
7. Meticulous laboratory technique with the willingness to conform to laboratory practices of the company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Food Chemist is responsible for the safe design of products consistent with their intended use and regulatory compliance.

Reformulate existing and develop formulation for new products. This includes food, over-the-counter drugs, personal care, and household products.

Revise and/or update specifications and product testing procedures as needed.

Establish and evaluate specifications and develop and conduct appropriate product testing to ensure the quality of the products.

Provide support to manufacturing, marketing and customer service regarding the product line.

Assist in the analysis of raw materials, finished purchased materials, and in-process and bulk materials for compliance with written specifications.

Record data in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Assist in GMP, OSHA, EPA, Health Canada and other regulatory compliance issues. Assist in the training of laboratory staff and other laboratory techniques. Assist in other areas as needed. Active training in Emergency Response Team (ERT).

ENVIRONMENT:

Watkins requests the employee’s consideration of not smoking in the workplace.

Temperatures in the laboratory are controlled while work in manufacturing areas may vary from as high as 100 degrees F in the summer to as low as 60 degrees F in the winter.

Noise levels, ingredient dust, and corrosives associated with analysis of materials requires the use of safety glasses, goggles, ear plugs, dust masks, protective gloves, and other PPE.

Adherence to strict personnel hygiene and work area sanitation promulgated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is required along with compliance with applicable regulations with regard to OSHA, EPA, HPB, and BATF in particular and others as indicated within Watkins Policies as written.

Upper manufacturing floors may be accessed by freight elevator or via narrow stairways. Emergency exits leading to adjacent buildings exist on the first floor and the core-manufacturing complex. Emergency egress above the fourth floor is only via stairway or fire escape accessed through doors and/ or windows.

FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

ALL PERSONNEL are responsible for disciplined adherence to those practices outlined in our Food Safety Manual. Additionally, it is everyone’s responsibility to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action by referring to the SQF Policy 4.1.3.1.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Date: Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Times: 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon Check-in & 10th Tee Lunch Cookout
12:00 noon Shotgun start – Four Person Scramble format
5:00 p.m. 2 hour free Open Bar & Family style dinner

Where: Carriage Greens Country Club, 8700 Carriage Green Dr, Darien, IL 60561

The MW SCC reserves the right to group non-foursome golfers into foursomes.
Please include the name of each member of your foursome.

We are now accepting hole sponsors for $100.00. If you are interested, please let us know. Your company’s logo will be on the hole sponsorship sign for all to see! Send us a scalable vectorized format file of your company logo via e-mail attachment (file extensions of pdf, pms, eps, png) to Cinda@Conceptlabs.org and we will make sure it is on the sign.

We are also accepting donations for door prizes for the after golf dinner.

Fee: Golfers $125.00 per player. This includes 5 1/2 hour 18-hole golfing with cart, Lunch Cookout, 2 hour free Open Bar and, after golf, Family style dinner with awards and prizes.

Dinner only (for those not golfing) is $40.00

Download the registration form here.

Online registration will be available soon!

We hope you will join us for this event. If you have any questions feel free to contact George Concar at gconcar@gmail.com or (630) 699-5034.

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists is a non-profit professional organization whose purpose is to promote the high standards of practice in cosmetic sciences and serve as a focus for the exchange of ideas and new developments in cosmetic research and technology.

Young Scientist Award Nominations are due July 1, 2012 to SCC National.

The Young Scientist Award is presented each year to recognize the outstanding achievements of new cosmetic scientists throughout the industry. This Award consists of a scroll, suitably inscribed, that can be presented annually to one scientist from each cosmetic manufacturer, supplier, or other organization in the cosmetics and personal products industries. The cost of this award is absorbed by the Society. Every manufacturer, supplier or other organization in the personal care industry may select an individual in their employ each year as a recipient of this award. The Managers to make the award recommendations. The criteria for selection is made by the individual company; however, the SCC requires the recipient be an active Member or National Affiliate of the Society for at least one year and working in the industry no more than 10 years. The recipient may only receive the Young Scientist Award once.

Recommendations should be submitted directly to the National Office of Society of Cosmetic Chemists, which shall verify the eligibility of the recipient. To request an application, contact Bill Cowen at the National Office.

The submission deadline is July 1st each year. After the Society has reviewed the eligibility of your nominee you will be notified of the Award and the scroll will be prepared for presentation according to your instructions. The awards may be presented at an SCC Chapter Meeting or through an internal corporate presentation. Recipient names are listed in the SCC Winter Newsletter.

SILICONE CHEMISTRY

Instructor: Tony O’Lenick

Tuesday, October 9, 2012 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Fountain Blue Banquets
2300 Mannheim Rd.
Des Plaines, IL 60018

The course:
This course is intended to review silicone chemistry in a relevant manner, providing an understanding of the richness of the chemistry and the use in personal care formulations. Structure / function relationships will be discussed for products presented.

1. Silicone
2. Rochow Process
3. Hydrolyzate
4. Nomenclature and construction of silicone polymers
5. Silicone homopolymers (structure and properties)
1. Cyclics
2. Fluids
3. Silanols
4. Resins
6. Organco Functional Silicones (structure and properties)
1. Amino silicones
2. Dimethicone copolyol
3. Alkyl silicones
4. Fluoro silicones
5. Alkyl dimethicone copolyol
6. Dimethicone copolyol esters
7. Dimethicone copolyol phosphates
7. Formulations

About The Instructor

Tony O’Lenick is President of Siltech LLC., located in Lawrenceville, Ga. Siltech LLC., is a silicone specialty company. Prior to that he held technical and executive positions at Henkel Corporation and Mona Industries. He has been involved in the personal care market for over 30 years. Tony has published over 25 technical articles in trade journals, written six books, and is the inventor on over 300 patents. He received a number of awards for work in silicone chemistry including the 1996 Samuel Rosen Award given by the American Oil Chemists’ Society, the 1997 Innovative Use of Fatty Acids Award given by the Soap and Detergents Association, and the Partnership to The Personal Care Award given by the Advanced Technology Group. Tony has been a member of the Committee on Scientific Affairs and the Education committee of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and is currently National Treasurer.

Registration:

Download registration form here, complete, and mail with fifty dollar PERSONAL CHECK made payable to MIDWEST SCC to reserve your spot; check needs to be received by September 1, 2012 to:

Attn: Rita Massinople
Charkit Chemical Corporation
1471 Glenside Drive
Bolingbrook, IL 60490

1-630-759-3654

Registration via Paypal is not available for this course.

NOTE. The class size is limited. The $50.00 Personal Check will be returned during the class. (This means that if you don’t show up for the class you lose both the fifty dollars & the educational opportunity.)

You must be a Midwest SCC member to register. We encourage you to join the Midwest SCC chapter by submitting the application for membership online. Once you become a member, you can take advantage of this Free CEP course.

Participants will receive a CEP Certificate after completion of the course.

Are you ready to join a dynamic, growing industry leader?

Marianna is that company. We’ve been in business over 40 years and our solid growth has made us a LEADER.

We manufacture and distribute liquid and personal care products, including spa products for professional salons, beauty schools, and retail stores. We offer customers high quality start-to-finish services a cut above the rest: formulation to design, manufacturing, labeling, filling, public warehousing and shipping. We invite you to view our website: www.mariannaind.com.

Looking for upward mobility? Our plant positions offer just that! We have implemented High Performance Work Teams and are looking for dynamic people to work on those teams now and in the future.

This position will conduct research, analysis, formulation and experimentation on new and existing products. R&D Scientists support the requirements of the Sales Department and work closely with team members to bring products to market.

Essential Duties:

• Formulate new product and reformulate existing products based upon benchmark prototypes, product development profiles, marketing direction, and innovative formulation ideas.
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve unresolved or new formula issues.
• Conduct research and analysis activities according to applicable government regulations, manufacturing processes, or other considerations.
• Create final ingredient lists and documents needed for finished product release
• Create prototypes and product samples as needed.
• Perform formulation, physical and analytical testing as appropriate.
• Review research, testing, quality control, and other operational reports to ensure that quality standards efficiency, and schedules are met by our selected packager.
• Plan and perform bench experiments in support of development projects.
• Maintain complete and accurate electronic records.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvements in practices and systems to improve performance and enhance efficiency and quality.
• Participate in scale-up pilot batches and initial production run batches.
• Stay current with the latest technology, actives, and delivery systems.
• Advise and assists in obtaining patents for products, processes, or equipment.
• Interface with manufacturing/production/QC, purchasing, sales and marketing teams.
• Communicate with outside vendors and laboratories.
• Provide technical assistance/support for other departments as needed.
• Supervise and maintain laboratory work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Assure that laboratory equipment receives appropriate maintenance and calibration in accordance with a standard schedule.
• Communicate essential information to the employees within the department and/or within the company.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Chemistry, Biology from a 4-year college or university; and/or 5 plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to create, maintain, and read computer generated files such as formulas, procedures, specifications, and ingredient label format.
• Ability to generate reporting from electronic data.
• Ability to match colors so color matching can be learned and mastered for product formulation.
• Ability and desire to work with, smell and learn about fragrances.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Convenient, west Omaha location (just east of the I street exit on I-680)
• Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee events and family activities
• Wellness program
• Employee discounts on purchases

Diane Kaye
Human Resource Manager
Marianna Industries
(402) 593-0211 x1116
(402) 537-9265 Fax
DKaye@mariannaind.com

Sr Formulator Level J/L

Position Summary: The successful candidate will have a proven record of finding and championing innovative formulation technology platforms that provided expansive category growth and meet the company’s sustainability objectives.

Candidates will be technically advanced, highly motivated, self-starters who can apply their skills to a diverse, challenging, fast paced team environment. The successful candidate will formulate new products / line extensions and lead technology advancements which result in new consumer benefits and/ or improve the environmental impact of the products.

Position Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate and integrate new chemistry and new chemistry platforms to SC.J businesses.
• Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems related to formulation and manufacturing
• Communicate research results, conclusions and recommendations through presentations and reports to all levels within the organization. Proactively identify issues, trends and opportunities, provide factual findings.
• Formulate product from concept to finish
• Ability to interpret consumer test results and provide recommendations for product improvements and claims
• Understand each ingredient function, and use and understand the environmental impact of each ingredient
• Ability to create detailed formula specifications
• Understand the principles of green chemistry which involves an ecologically sustainable view of chemical research, development and manufacturing.
• Understand the impact of formulation on the overall life cycle of components.

Position Requirements:

• 10-15 years of related experience
• Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry or related science.
• Demonstrated project management capability
• Candidate will have a talent for identifying the underlying causes to problems and for making relevant measurements to provide data and information that drives technical solutions
• Possess the ability to analyze problems from multiple points of view and connect disparate ideas to create innovative solutions, proposals, and concepts.
• Strengthen the RD&E organization by contributing innovative ideas, expertise and knowledge

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Contact: Charlie DeSando
SCJ Recruiting
262-260-2809
cdesando@scj.com

Job Title: Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist – Level H/J

Job Description: Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist – Level H/J

SC Johnson’s is searching for a Senior Research Scientist, at our Racine, Wisconsin headquarters. This Scientist will lead and execute research programs that will develop new technologies with intellectual property (IP) to drive business growth.

The ideal candidate will have a core scientific background in physical organic and analytical chemistry and its application to solve problems in consumer products.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Initiate, plan and execute R&D programs that will develop new technologies and convert them into broad patent opportunities that connect and engage consumers.
• Act as a technical consultant in various aspects of product chemistry to accelerate the ideation, development, and commercialization of new or improved GHC products.
• Keep abreast of and utilize a broad spectrum of internal and external technical contacts to access new and innovative approaches to technologies and solve problems.

Requirements:

• M.S. degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Physical Organic and Analytical chemistry
• Documented track record of original research
• Experience in the theory and operation of analytical and surface science measurement tools.
• Familiar with formulation of consumer products
• Experience in the theory and application of chemical structure-property relationships and solubility parameters to predict properties.
• Leadership and cross-functional teamwork skills

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Contact: Charlie DeSando
SCJ Recruiting
262-260-2809
cdesando@scj.com

TEAMWORKS 2012 Technical Symposium:
“Meeting Market Demand: New Advances in Skin and Hair”

Thanks to all our attendees, exhibitors and sponsors for a great Teamworks! And an especially big thanks to our presenters!
Click on the slides to download your own copy of the presentations.

Hypopigmenting agents: An in depth review on the biological and chemical aspects of hyperpigmentation and contemporary strategies for achieving even skin tone, Ms. Cecilia Teran, Active Concepts, LLC
An in-depth overview of the biological effectors causing hypopigmentation and novel synergistic strategies to interfere with the skin pigmentation process to achieve an even tone. The mechanisms covered include Tyrosinase inhibition, maturation and enhancement of its degradation, Mitf inhibition, downregulation of MC1R activity, interface with melanosome maturation and transfer, melanocyte loss, desquamation and chemical peeling. The potential use of a range of botanical extracts and chemical compounds to interfere with the process of melanin formation will be addresses in depth.

Biocatalytic Process to Synthesize Cosmetic Esters via Enzymatic Esterifications, Ms. Marcie Natale, Eastman Chemical Co.
The Principles of Green Chemistry can be readily applied to the manufacture of cosmetic ingredients, with a goal of achieving maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact. This presentation will review developments in green chemistry technology for producing innovative ingredients, with a focus on a biocatalytic manufacturing process that was recognized in 2009 with a Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award.

The Customization of Skin and Hair Care Formulas for Mass Appeal, Ms. Amy Ziegler, Mintel
This presentation will explore the Beauty Personal Care (BPC) trend of Segmentation in the skin and haircare categories. Using consumer insights and new product development data, Mintel will illustrate how customized solutions have impacted product production and purchase behavior as well as provide potential implications for the future.

Hair Smoothing/Straightening of European and Hispanic Hair with Non-formaldehyde based Reactive Molecules, Ali Syed, PhD., Salon Commodities, Inc.
The first generation smoothing products were based upon crosslinking hair with formaldehyde that posed severe health problems. In this study, the new reactive ingredient Glyoxyloyl Carbocysteine (and) Glyoxyloyl Amino Acids, was evaluated as straightening and smoothing agent without emitting high levels of formaldehyde during the treatment process.

Sales Account Manager-Mid-West Region

TRI-K Industries, Inc., a leading supplier & manufacturer of specialty raw materials to the global personal care and cosmetics industry is expanding its domestic sales team and seeks an experienced and qualified candidate for the role of Sales Account Manager- Mid-West Region.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
To generate sales by expanding and maintaining relationships with existing clients and prospecting new
accounts within the territory.

• Develop and implement account specific sales strategies to meet and exceed budget.
• Routinely call on Key Accounts to understand their needs and requirements and develop account relationships.
• Present and promote new and alternative ingredients and technology.
• Prepare forecasts and reports, and CRM database.
• Participate in trade shows, sales conferences and sales meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in the chemical, personal care industry.
• Willing to travel with some overnight stays.
• Excellent follow-up, communication and computer skills.

Contact Information:
Forward resume to PeopleEnergy@tri-k.com.
Indicate job title, Sales Account Manager – MW in the subject line. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

“Cosmetic Product and Device Combinations:
Claims Testing Challenges and Opportunities”
Marc Cornell, Director of Innovations
at Jeen International

Please join us for our monthly dinner and education program. Note that we are back to regular hours now, with social hour beginning at 5:30PM.

April’s meeting will be a special 2-location meeting!

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The meeting is free. Dinner is $35 for Members, $45 for Non-Members, $20 for Emeritus and Retired Members. There will be a $10 no show fee.

Abstract

Since the middle of the last decade, numerous skin care devices have been introduced in the home use cosmetic product arena. As this trend continues to develop, there are obvious combination opportunities which couple topical active cosmetic products with these devices. Many small and large companies are already in clinical and consumer use studies in an attempt to capture a large share of this emerging market.

The regulatory environment is very challenging with respect to these device/ cosmetic product combinations, but the most challenging hurdle may be the claims testing program. This discussion will provide an update on the latest in device product innovation and also present an overview of the regulatory environment surrounding these combination products.

Speaker Bio

Marc Cornell is the Director of Innovations at Jeen International inFairfield,NJ. Previous to that position he was the Chief Formulator at ChemAid Labs and Director of Skincare New Technology at L’Oreal USA. During his thirty year career he has worked in an R&D role for large (Merck, L’Oreal, Bristol Meyers Squibb, Union Carbide) and medium sized companies (Neostrata, ChemAid Labs, KV Pharmaceutical). For the last fifteen years he has worked primarily on the research and formulation development of “Cosmeceuticals” for various brands (Skinceuticals, Neostrata, Biomedic, Strivectin, and La Roche Posay). In this role he collaborated with researchers in skin biology and clinical testing to design, formulate, and test novel cosmetic active delivery vehicles.

Marc’s work has been patented and published in peer reviewed journals and trade publications. Most recently, Marc partnered with several scientists and editor Dr. Zoe Draelos to publish a technical reference book (Cosmetic Dermatology/ 2010). In 2012 Marc has been selected to edit a chapter on cosmetic formulation in the newest edition of Harry’s Cosmetology. His current research and product development areas of interest are in cosmetic active delivery to the hair and skin.

Poster Session

Alban Muller will be providing a poster this time. Be sure to stop by to learn about plant derived actives for skin and hair care.

Location and Menu

Sushi Taiyo is a modern Asian dining experience in River North, combining traditional sushi and contemporary Asian fusion. It is located just off Michigan Avenue, and just a few blocks from the Red Line (Grand stop) for those who prefer to take the train into the city. This was a really nice venue last year; we hope you’ll join us again!

Directions:
Public Transportation:
From Union Station take Bus #151 (Sheridan-Devon/Clark) from the corner of Jackson and Canal. Get off at the corner of Michigan and Ontario. Walk about a block west. Time is about 21 min.
Using the CTA train system take the RED line to the Grand stop. Walk two blocks north to Ontario Street and about 1.5 blocks to the east.

Driving: On the Northwest corner of Ontario & Rush St. Chicago, IL 60611

Parking: Valet Parking is $12 per 3 hours
Self-Parking’s entrance is on 50 E. Ohio St, (It’s the same street you exit from highway). Exit is on Rush St.. It’s just across the Ontario St. (Sushi Taiyo is on the NW comer of Ontario & Rush). $12 per 4 hours

Menu (Chicago):
Four Course Family Style Dinner

Appetizer
Spring Roll
Chicken Gyoza
California Roll

Soup
Clam Miso Soup

Entrée
Neptune’s Delight (Sea Food)
Lemongrass Chicken
Teriyaki Steak
Pine nuts Whole Fish
Agi Tofu with Chinese
Bok Choy

A vegetarian alternative is available. Please notify Lisa Hilson before the event at Lisa@THHilson.com

Menu (Indianapolis):
Dinner will be Italian.