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• Position Wanted - Experienced QA/R&D/Regulatory Scientist: (#0904-02) Veteran Chemist/Quality Engineer/Researcher and Auditor; available for work due to recent lay-off/downsizing. Has 25+yrs. experience at lg./small/start-up private label, contract manufacturers and huge conglomerates at all levels from Chemist to Dir. level. Know most lab and pilot plant Instruments and equipment, have written SOP’s/GMP’s, Safety Instructions, know ISO standards & have a Bachelors + Masters degree; Certified by ASQ (CQE, CQM &CQA). Managed up to 25 technical personnel, willing to travel, -interested in any suitable technical position including sales. Open to Western US - currently reside in Rockies. Contact: Tippecanoe@yahoo.com

• Position Wanted-Formulation Chemist: (#0905-01) 15 years industrial experiences such as organic cosmetics, Eco-certified, dermatologist’s products, OTC, specialty products, etc. Seeking for part time position in Los Angeles area. Request more information; infodrj@yahoo.com

• Liquid Hand Soap Product Development & Project Manager: (#0905-02) We are simplehuman LLC. We design products around the home to help us do daily tasks more efficiently. You can get a sense of what we do at www.simplehuman.com. We are based in Torrance, CA. We are seeking someone with experience in the development of soaps to act as either a consultant or an in-house project manager to help us launch a line of liquid hand soaps. This manager would work with formulators to develop the soap, contract manufacturers to make the product, packaging vendors to source packaging for the product, and coordinate all project milestones. This manager should have had experience in the R&D, manufacturing, testing and quality control of soap products, as well as a flexible and creative mindset in approaching new product development. Contact Stephanie Chapman at schapman@simplehuman.com

• Position wanted: (#0905-03) Adept in cosmetic development and manufacturing available for full or part time work in the Los Angeles area, highly adaptable with 21 + years experience in all facets of cosmetics business from concept through distribution. For more information contact: Seekr101@aol.com or contact directly at 323-240-3966

• QA Documentation Control Coordinator: (#0905-04) Manufacturer of cosmetic products is currently seeking a QA Documentation Control Coordinator. The candidate of choice must have good computer skills in Word and Excel, knowledge of GMP requirements, good communication skills, ability to prepare documents from templates and be able to coordinate multiple tasks. 3-5 years of experience is preferred with a minimum of 1 year experience in QA/QC documentation for a cosmetic manufacturer is preferred. Location: Riverside. Please email your resume to mcummings@220labs.com.

• West Coast Sales Representative: (#0906-01) Active Concepts, LLC a manufacturer of specialty ingredients for the cosmetic and personal care industries has an immediate opening for a west coast sales representative . Technical and/or prior cosmetic ingredient sales experience required . A background in cosmetic formulation is preferred. Must be willing to travel. For consideration, please email resume to info@activeconceptsllc.com.

• Sales Representative: (#0906-02) Regional experienced fragrance sales representative wanted to cover west coast. Please e-mail resume to norm@chemiacorp.com.

• POSITION WANTED: (#0906-03) Project Manager, Sales Administrator, Inside Sales, Customer Service, or Executive Assistant. I have over 20 years experience in the health & beauty industry and would be an asset to your company. Highly qualified and motivated self-starter. Key strengths include strong organizational skills, attention to detail, compatible with all levels within the organization, excellent communicator, and the ability to effectively complete multiple tasks while maintaining priorities. Email: jaynew426@yahoo.com phone: (818) 904-1040

• R&D Chemist Position: (#0906-04) Culver City, California - The Hain Celestial Group, a leading natural and organic beverage, snack, specialty food and personal care products company in North America and Europe seeks a qualified candidate for our Personal Care division located at our Culver City facility. This position will formulate new product development projects in developing beauty care, oral care and other products. Will focus primarily on supporting applications development initiatives related to Personal Care business opportunities. The successful candidates will develop formulations, new product applications, and assessment of stability technology used in a variety of personal care applications. An advanced degree and supervisory experience a plus for this position. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience working in Personal Care applications (gels, emulsions, surfactant systems), and strong knowledge of personal care formulations through product development experience on the bench. Must have excellent decision making and problem solving skills and the ability to interpret and translate experimental results. Must be self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and drive for results. Must possess strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience with organic product development and ingredients a plus. We welcome you to submit your resume by applying on-line at www.hainjobs.com click View Open Position and apply for the above position in the Los Angeles area or send your resume to organicjobs@hain-celestial.com

• Microbiologist Chemist Position: (#0906-05) Culver City, California - The Hain Celestial Group, a leading natural and organic beverage, snack, specialty food and personal care products company in North America and Europe seeks a qualified candidate for our Personal Care division located at our Culver City facility. This position will be responsible for microbiology laboratory and are supported according to the established specifications set by personal care industry, pharmaceutical testing methods. The Microbiologist will be responsible for helping quality control and production team with micro free environment and problem solving. Familiarity with natural organic ingredients and allowable level microbial acceptability within industry. Train quality control technician with sample collection of DI water system and tracking system. The Microbiologist will also be involved in the conceptualization process and be able to capitalize on innovation and new trends in the industry. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, with a minimum of 3 years of experience working in Personal Care applications (gels, emulsions, surfactant systems), and knowledge of personal care formulations through product development experience on the bench. Must have excellent decision making and problem solving skills and the ability to interpret and translate experimental results. Must be self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and drive for results. Must possess strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience with organic product development and ingredients a plus. We welcome you to submit your resume by applying on-line at www.hainjobs.com click View Open Position and apply for the above position in the Los Angeles area or send your resume to organicjobs@hain-celestial.com .

• Principal Scientist - Technical Assurance: (#0906-06) Neutrogena Corporation is recruiting for a Principle Scientist - Technical Assurance, located in Los Angeles, CA. Job#0902967 The Principle Scientist of Technical Assurance will report to the Manager of Technical Assurance in the Research, Development and Operations organizations. This Position will lead cost saving and reformulation and process design of skin and personal care products from R&D to the manufacturing environment. Position will be expected to seek, drive and accelerate change that has lasting and significant impact as well as to engage, energize and support cross-functional team throughout the change process. This individual will interact and partner internally with other departments and divisions and externally with business partners to create new and innovative paths to technical excellence and robust process designs that enable flawless execution of cost saving projects from bench scale to manufacturing scale. The individual will be responsible for delivering process specifications and product reformulation including defining the process for production of OTC products for commercialization. For consideration apply at http://careers.jnj.com/careers/global/index.htm and contact Gary Kokesh at gkokesh@its.jnj.com

• Principal Scientist - Skincare/Anti-aging: (#0906-07) Neutrogena a division of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. Job#0900906 is currently recruiting for a Principal Scientist (skincare/anti-aging). Under minimal supervision of management the Principal Scientist will develop novel skin care product formulations to meet specified market/consumer needs. They will co-develop and exchange leading edge technologies across J&J operating divisions. In addition they will supervise/guide scientists and technicians. This candidate will design and develop complex new product formulations against specified objectives. Will have excellent expertise in skin care and sun care product development experience. Independently coordinates all technical and market qualification activities of new product launches to meet timelines. Takes initiative to evaluate and champion new ingredients/technologies that provide superior consumer benefits. Meets short and long-term pipeline needs. For consideration apply at http://careers.jnj.com/careers/global/index.htm and contact Gary Kokesh at gkokesh@its.jnj.com

• Manager, Technical Assurance: (#0906-08) Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company is recruiting for a Manager, to support Technical Assurance (TA) in Skillman, NJ. Job#0903288 Will provide technical leadership (including all R&D) for the qualification of alternative Raw Material Suppliers for existing formulations. Including managing professionals, interfacing with the analytical chemistry and procurement organizations, and leading the overall raw material qualification program including cost improvements, business continuity, and harmonization. Responsible and accountable for providing technical expertise in consumer/personal care products (emulsions, surfactants, toothpastes, suspensions, etc.). Provide product development and technical service support with emphasis on the following areas: product development (scale up and process development), technology transfer, line extensions, marketed product support and validation for new and existing products. For consideration apply at http://careers.jnj.com/careers/global/index.htm and contact Gary Kokesh at gkokesh@its.jnj.com

• Staff Scientist, Technical Assurance: (#0906-09) Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company is recruiting for a Staff Scientist Technical Assurance (TA) in Skillman, NJ. Job#0903303 Will support a broad range of consumer products such as Skin Care, Beauty Care, Baby Care, Oral Care, Wound Care and Women's Health Care from a manufacturability and formulation standpoint. Will collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Marketing, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development (R&D) to identify opportunities, build business cases and perform the work necessary to realize product cost and process improvements. The scope of work includes reformulation, manufacturing process improvements, manufacturing site relocations and qualification of alternative raw materials. Expected to identify opportunities, execute technical aspects of projects, interact with and/or lead cross-functional teams to implement projects. The individual will work independently to drive technical resolutions in manufacturing and troubleshoot product issues under compressed timelines. For consideration apply at http://careers.jnj.com/careers/global/index.htm and contact Gary Kokesh at gkokesh@its.jnj.com

• Senior Scientist, Product Development - Women’s Healthcare: (#0906-10) Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company is recruiting for a Senior Scientist, Product Development (WHC) in Skillman, NJ. Job#0903336 Candidate will be responsible for identifying and creating new and upgraded products in Women's Health, particularly in the area of tampons. The product development activities that the candidate will be responsible for includes upstream prototyping, patent searches, developing product development plans, consumer testing activities, establishing internal and external contacts, process trial support, writing specifications, and designing to cost. The candidate will need to interpret consumer learnings, determine if they meet brand strategy and translate the information into product executions that meet the consumer need(s). Candidate will work on a global cross-functional team including/not limited to, engineering, marketing, regulatory, and market/consumer research for a successful, on-time launch. The candidate will also be responsible for developing claims and claims substantiation for existing and new products. For consideration apply at http://careers.jnj.com/careers/global/index.htm and contact Gary Kokesh at gkokesh@its.jnj.com

• Associate Director, Color Cosmetic Product Development: (#0906-11) Will be responsible for providing leadership of a newly formed team based in Skillman, NJ Job#0903543 focusing on the creation of new and improved Cosmetic products for the Neutrogena brand. In addition the selected candidate will work closely across various internal and external partnerships to lead innovation and insure timely delivery of superior new Cosmetic products. Will also be looked upon to partner with Marketing and drive overall business strategy including new product pipeline and existing business support. He/she will lead a team of scientists to drive new areas of innovation, delivering consumer preferred products with exceptional aesthetics and efficacy profiles. Will provide technical guidance and lead scientists to translate consumer insights and concepts into winning products, and will partner with technology scientists in the Beauty Business Unit to identify ownable technology platforms for color cosmetics. For consideration apply at http://careers.jnj.com/careers/global/index.htm and contact Gary Kokesh at gkokesh@its.jnj.com

• Cosmetic Chemist: (#0906-12) SenBeauty Ltd is a cosmetic product trading company that has more than 20 years experience of wholesale and retail in B.C. CANADA. We are now looking for a cosmetic chemist to do formulation and development a new brand. We prefer to work in Washington state or Vancouver B.C CANADA, and we will cover the expenses. Please feel free to contact us at koseca@hotmail.com, or call 604-787-277, fax: 604-278-1211. My name is Jacky Tam.

• Maintenance Mechanic: (#0907-01) Are you (or someone you know) looking to work for a company that is growing? A well established natural skin care company in Culver City is looking for a maintenance mechanic to work in their brand new facility with sleek top of the line high speed equipment. Background in a cosmetics manufacturing environment required. Must have experience with packaging equipment including filling, capping, labeling, tube filling, shrink wrapping and case sealing. Basic electrical troubleshooting skills and operation of boiler, air compressor and water systems a plus. To apply, please email your resume and salary history to albert@organicandsustainablebty.com.

• Technical Director: (#0907-02) Smith & Vandiver formulates and sustainably manufactures bath, body, skin and hair care for our proprietary brands and private label customers in our Monterey Bay area facility. This hands-on, team leader position is responsible for all activities in the Lab including R&D, scale up, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance. Familiarity with NPA and NOP certification a plus. For consideration, please forward your resume and salary history to Alida@S-Vcorp.com. For more information about our company: www.SVnaturally.com

• Stability Chemist: (#0907-03) Diversapack of California (formerly Universal Packaging) seeks a qualified stability chemist. This position is responsible for development and maintenance of the stability program of various consumer products. Will work directly with senior lab management to develop internal SOP’s, conduct full stability testing and record data accordingly per formulation. Must be familiar with cosmetic and OTC stability programs and equipment used for testing. High organizational skills are essential and candidate must be a self starter. BS or BA in Chemistry or related scientific discipline with a minimum 1-3 years experience is preferred. Must possess strong communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills. Requires computer profiency. Email: c.alston@upsilab.com

• ANALYTICAL CHEMIST: (#0907-04) Merle Norman Cosmetics – General description: Performs a variety of physical and chemical tests. Tests cosmetic and OTC drug products to insure conformity to established specifications. Responsibilities: Perform analytical tests using appropriate methods. Document release & reject actions as indicated by test results. Communicate discrepancies to facilitate timely correction. Maintain comprehensive records of all procedures, results, and actions. Contribute to routine laboratory housekeeping and miscellaneous day-to-day operations of the laboratory. Required qualifications: Applicants must reside in the local Southern California area (no relocation assistance provided, no out of state applicants will be considered). Must be able to interview immediately. Knowledge and the ability to learn the operation of a variety of complex analytical lab instruments & procedures. B.S. Degree in Laboratory Science/Chemistry preferred. Knowledge and/or experience in analytical instrumentation, cGMP and method validation a plus. Additional information: Location: Westchester (10 min. away from L.A.X. Airport) Benefits: We offer an outstanding benefits package along with a pleasant and stable work environment. Website: For more information about our company please visit our website at www.merlenorman.com. Contact: Professional Placement. Merle Norman Cosmetics. 9130 Bellanca Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90045 310/337-2364 fax Mncresume1@merlenorman.com NO AGENCIES, STAFFING FIRMS, CONSULTANTS OR UNSOLICITED ADVERTISEMENTS PLEASE. This e-mail address is for receiving resumes only. Please be sure to specify that you are responding to the “Analytical Chemist” position). You MUST include a complete salary history to be considered for this position. All resumes sent by e-mail must be in Word or Adobe/Acrobat format (non-mac, and non-jpg).

• Color Cosmetic Formulator: (#0907-05) As a member of the Development team you would work on new products and the fulfillment of customer requirements with an end goal of increasing formula capabilities and developing innovative products. Successful candidates will have worked in the color cosmetics industry and have experience in: formulation; color matching; stability, compatibility and weight loss testing; recording results and reformulating to ensure quality results; researching and qualifying new raw materials; problem solving; creating processes, SOPs and standard works. This fast paced lab environment is committed to uncompromising quality. To apply submit your resume to spatzemployment@spatzlabs.com

• Position Wanted – Entry Level Position: (#0907-06) Recent graduate with a Bachelors degree in Biochemistry is looking to begin a career in the Cosmetic Chemistry Industry. Looking for a full-time entry level position in the Bay area. For further information please email annaokumu@gmail.com



This monthly listing is a free service to all members of the SCC. To place a technical job listing in the Cosmegram, a maximum of 100 words, please e-mail your job listing to John Garruto, Employment Chair at jgarruto@radicaltechnology.com or Danielle Barker at dbarker@radicaltechnology.com Please limit to technical positions only. When the position is filled, please notify Danielle Barker to have the listing deleted. If we do not hear from you, it will be removed after two months. To place an ad in the next issue, information must be received 20th of each month. Please note: We do not knowingly publish listings that have been placed with a search firm and are not responsible for duplicate listings. We also do not release the names of job seekers unless directed to do so by the job seeker.

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