Associate Scientist Job at Vantage
Vantage is a fast-growing, leading global supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of consumer and industrial markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our vertically integrated farming, manufacturing, and formulation facilities around the world, we are Enabling Tomorrow’s Solutions Today.
With more than 1,000 employees, $1+ billion in sales and a footprint in 13 countries around the world, Vantage is driven by an intense focus on our customers, providing a broad portfolio of customized solutions, formulations and ingredients that are tailored to meet their specific needs.
Vantage is structured in two divisions: Consumer Solutions is focused on market segments where we have the right product portfolio and technical capabilities to win. Our Beauty & Personal Care and Food business units aim to be the customer’s partner of choice in delivering solutions, formulations and ingredients that best meet their needs. Performance Solutions encapsulates our Performance Materials and Oleo business units and is focused on select industrial applications where we offer differentiated solutions built on our foundational oleo chemistry.
Under the leadership of Steve Doktycz, a 27-year chemical industry and strategic development veteran, its tenured leadership team represents decades of industry experience coupled with entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for natural chemistries. Vantage is headquartered in the United States (Deerfield, IL, a Chicago suburb).
Since its inception in 2008, Vantage’s continued growth has been realized through a combination of focused commercial efforts, significant capital investment into our manufacturing assets, strategic entry into geographic markets and niche acquisitions to develop our leading portfolio of natural-based specialty ingredients.
Vantage™ is backed by H.I.G., a leading global alternative investment firm with $43 billion of equity capital under management with a focus on the small and midcap segments of the market, with a minority investment by The Jordan Company.
For more information: www.vantagegrp.com
General description:
The R&D Associate Scientist position requires the individual to perform various analytical procedures and to develop product formulations for skin care, hair care, sun care, lip care and color cosmetics including but not limited to cleansers, moisturizers, toners, serums and other body products. Additional responsibilities, such as preparing research documentation for scale-up or technology transfer and filing paperwork may be involved. This individual is expected to work closely with their R&D laboratory colleagues, as well as regularly interact with regulatory, technical service, and business leadership during their process and product development work. Laboratory safety is a must, and it is expected that the incumbent is familiar with OSHA standards and best practices and will be a positive safety contributor at Vantage.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Work closely with formulators to scale up lab formulations, label and fill appropriate sample containers to support customer needs, sales requests and product kits for demonstrations at customer sites, trade shows and other commercial events.
2. Sourcing & ordering of raw materials from other chemical companies to support scale up efforts. Maintain raw material inventories and adjust minimum stock levels so that scale up activities will not be delayed.
3. Conduct product stability testing and routine calibration of equipment.
4. Document all lab bench work
5. Routine house cleaning and lab organization.
6. Perform all activities with a keen eye on Safety and following best practices. Actively participate in the safety audit program and attend all safety meetings and trainings.
Education and/or Experience:
1. BS degree or equivalent in Cosmetic Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field is required.
2. Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances.
3. Computer literacy and proficient in commonly used business and scientific applications, including common research databases, search functions and statistical design of experiments.
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With more than 1,000 employees, $1+ billion in sales and a footprint in 13 countries around the world, Vantage is driven by an intense focus on our customers, providing a broad portfolio of customized solutions, formulations and ingredients that are tailored to meet their specific needs.
Vantage is structured in two divisions: Consumer Solutions is focused on market segments where we have the right product portfolio and technical capabilities to win. Our Beauty & Personal Care and Food business units aim to be the customer’s partner of choice in delivering solutions, formulations and ingredients that best meet their needs. Performance Solutions encapsulates our Performance Materials and Oleo business units and is focused on select industrial applications where we offer differentiated solutions built on our foundational oleo chemistry.
Under the leadership of Steve Doktycz, a 27-year chemical industry and strategic development veteran, its tenured leadership team represents decades of industry experience coupled with entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for natural chemistries. Vantage is headquartered in the United States (Deerfield, IL, a Chicago suburb).
Since its inception in 2008, Vantage’s continued growth has been realized through a combination of focused commercial efforts, significant capital investment into our manufacturing assets, strategic entry into geographic markets and niche acquisitions to develop our leading portfolio of natural-based specialty ingredients.
Vantage™ is backed by H.I.G., a leading global alternative investment firm with $43 billion of equity capital under management with a focus on the small and midcap segments of the market, with a minority investment by The Jordan Company.
For more information: www.vantagegrp.com
General description:
The R&D Associate Scientist position requires the individual to perform various analytical procedures and to develop product formulations for skin care, hair care, sun care, lip care and color cosmetics including but not limited to cleansers, moisturizers, toners, serums and other body products. Additional responsibilities, such as preparing research documentation for scale-up or technology transfer and filing paperwork may be involved. This individual is expected to work closely with their R&D laboratory colleagues, as well as regularly interact with regulatory, technical service, and business leadership during their process and product development work. Laboratory safety is a must, and it is expected that the incumbent is familiar with OSHA standards and best practices and will be a positive safety contributor at Vantage.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Work closely with formulators to scale up lab formulations, label and fill appropriate sample containers to support customer needs, sales requests and product kits for demonstrations at customer sites, trade shows and other commercial events.
2. Sourcing & ordering of raw materials from other chemical companies to support scale up efforts. Maintain raw material inventories and adjust minimum stock levels so that scale up activities will not be delayed.
3. Conduct product stability testing and routine calibration of equipment.
4. Document all lab bench work
5. Routine house cleaning and lab organization.
6. Perform all activities with a keen eye on Safety and following best practices. Actively participate in the safety audit program and attend all safety meetings and trainings.
Education and/or Experience:
1. BS degree or equivalent in Cosmetic Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field is required.
2. Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances.
3. Computer literacy and proficient in commonly used business and scientific applications, including common research databases, search functions and statistical design of experiments.
Please Note :
ajayjain.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, ajayjain.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.