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Senior Chemist, Development (Fragrances)

Edison, New Jersey

At Revlon, we create beauty innovations for everyone that inspire confidence and ignite joy every day.

Breaking beauty boundaries is in our company’s DNA. Since its game-changing launch of the first opaque nail enamel in 1932 (and later, the first long-wear foundation), Revlon has provided consumers with high-quality product innovation, performance, and sophisticated glamour. Elizabeth Arden made waves as a woman-led beauty company in the 1920s. In 1931, Almay became the original hypoallergenic, fragrance-free beauty brand.

Today, Revlon resiliently continues its legacy as a leading global beauty company. Our diverse portfolio—which consists of some of the world’s most iconic brands and product offerings in color cosmetics, skincare, hair color & care, personal care, and fragrances—is sold around the world through prestige, professional, mass, and direct-to-consumer retail channels. These brands include Revlon, Revlon Professional, Elizabeth Arden, Almay, American Crew, CND, Cutex, Mitchum, Sinful Colors, Creme of Nature, Christina Aguilera, John Varvatos, Juicy Couture, Ed Hardy and more.

We honor our heritage, embrace change, and applaud diversity. We champion our employees and celebrate our consumers.

We are Revlon, together, transforming beauty.

This role is a Hybrid Role: Employees are expected to work from our Edison, NJ office 3-4 days per week and may work remotely the remaining days

Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Chemist to become an integral part of our R&D Fragrance Formulation team.  The ideal candidate will have an understanding of fragrance chemistry and olfactive evaluation, experience leading fragrance development projects from concept to commercialization, and a strong interest in developing these skills further.  The associate will partner closely with internal colleagues and external fragrance houses to deliver fragranced products across multiple forms (EDT, EDP, fragrance ancillaries) and will olfactively evaluate development and stability samples from other categories.  The associate will be the lead R&D chemist for Fragrance and will oversee all formulation work and organizational systems entry and release activities for Fragrance products.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for developing and delivering innovative fragranced products across many product forms and segments, working with agility and speed in a fast-paced environment
  • Drive project development process from initiation through formulation, testing, documentation and eventual commercialization coordinating all activities with partner functions to ensure successful project execution
  • Prepare all production formulations for further evaluation and testing
  • Conduct and record product stability testing and identify solutions when issues arise
  • Coordinate all product testing with matrix partners (e.g. microbiology testing, safety testing, efficacy testing, package testing, etc.)
  • Manage collection, database entry and approval of all formula and ingredient information for regulatory and safety compliance reviews, ingredient copy, claims and artwork
  • Manage collection, submission and review of required testing including Safety, Clinical, Microbiology, Packaging, Stability, Line Trial and First Production processes while ensuring alignment with project timelines and cost targets 
  • Issue standards, product process standards, and batch cards for fine fragrances for further production
  • Represent R&D in matrix team meetings to update product development status and react to any changes
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with external fragrance houses and suppliers
  • Maintain knowledge of existing fragrance regulations and keep abreast of pending new regulatory requirements
  • Drive reformulation and implementation efforts of existing products affected by changes in global regulatory requirements, and formulation related value improvement products, ensuring completion in advance of required compliance/implementation dates
  • Assist in resolving manufacturing, production, consumer or other related performance issues for both new and existing products
  • Ensure a safe, open and collaborative work environment for the fragrance lab

 

Who you are:

 

  • Bachelors degree in Chemistry or a related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in cosmetics formulation development, preferably within the fragrance category
  • Experience working with external fragrance houses a plus
  • Proficient in the use of computer systems and databases

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Knowledge of basic principles of cosmetic science and formulation and the role of olfactive notes in delivering the desired consumer fragrance experience
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a matrix team with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once while meeting tight time constraints
  • Ability to multitask and work collaboratively within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Commitment to accuracy, attention to detail and quality of information generated
  • Willingness to take ownership and accountability to drive projects forward in a timely and efficient manner
  • Ability to navigate and manage workflow within a variety of organizational systems to code formulations, document product information, and formally release products into downstream programs
  • Knowledge to operate standard lab equipment (mixers, viscometers, pH meters,…)
  • Knowledge of fragrance ingredients, formulation techniques, and regulatory requirements with experience in objective olfactory assessment/fragrance note identification of signature fragrances, fragrance ancillaries and other category products a plus

 

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The base pay range for this position is  $80,000 - $110,000/year; however base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Certain positions may also be eligible for short-term incentives as part of total compensation.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits. Employees are covered by the company-paid basic life insurance policy and company-paid short-term disability insurance (the benefit commences upon hire and allows for a portion of base salary for up to 26 weeks if you are disabled). Other benefits offered to employees include but are not limited to the following: long-term disability, supplemental life insurances, flexible spending accounts, critical illness insurance, group legal, identity theft protection, etc. Employees are also able to enroll in our 401k Retirement Savings Plan.

Employees will also receive 3 weeks of vacation, pro-rated based on date of hire for the 1st year of employment and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Vacation will depend on role.

 

 

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