Color Chemist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Purpose:

Formulate, develop, and test new and innovative color and effect products to satisfy customer requirements and capture relevant trends.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Regularly meet with raw material suppliers to scout for new color and effect innovation Independently create color trends, present ideas and make suggestions for color direction and improvement Color match physical benchmarks and/or concepts using a predetermined set of tints and effect pigments Create new formulas that deliver new/better/different colors and effects Partner with the PD team to understand: The market top selling shades - fill in any gaps in our portfolio The trends - create collections inspired by the forecasts Work alongside customers to develop and adjust formulas. Provide suggestions on how to adapt shades to better match their concept/brief Gain an understanding of raw material costs to be able to formulate per customer requirements and cost parameters Record accurate formula data into laboratory notebooks. Ensure all weights and lot numbers of added materials are accurate and verified to establish a reproducible formula Input formula information into Product Vision software system Carry out additional laboratory responsibilities that may include but are not limited to: Retain management Quality Control functions Raw material evaluation Sample preparation Work area maintenance Production support Maintain a neat, clean and organized work area. Adherence to Kirker's Quality Standards by completing and complying with all ISO/GMP/SOP training requirements. Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures and other requirements related to care of equipment Minimum Job Requirements:
2-5 year of nail polish/paint/cosmetic color matching experience Must have a distinguishing eye for color Must be able to receive and interpret direction from multiple sources Outstanding communication skills - written and verbal - for success amongst a cross-functional, diverse team Must be able to work independently at times and work in a group setting. Must be a team player willing to share responsibilities and successes Flexible to changes in priorities; must be able to multitask, and attention to detail
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