Chemist Urgently Hiring - New York, NY, United States - Olaplex

Description

Nasdaq:
OLPX) is an innovative, science-enabled, technology-driven beauty company. We are founded on the principle of delivering effective, patent-protected and proven performance in the categories where we compete.

We believe every person deserves to have healthy, beautiful hair, whether they are visiting a salon or caring for their hair at home.

OLAPLEX has been able to achieve phenomenal growth and we continuously seek exceptionally talented individuals who can support our innovation and creativity.

The Senior Chemist is responsible for all steps of formula development from ideation to final formulation.

The successful candidate should be an experienced practitioner excited by hands-on laboratory work in a dynamic R&D environment in the cosmetics industry, with broad skill set and experience in hair care formulations The work enables development and commercialization of new products, qualification of starting materials, and helps ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of the innovation portfolio and the base business.

Conduct stability testing (i.e. tracking physical stability, packaging compatibility etc.) update results charts, and summarize data for review at each test period)
Understand, follow, and adhere to project cost objectives and timelines developed for each project.

Follow requirements of the new product development process and follow through with action plans to meet the goals and timeline of the project.

Track project timelines to ensure targets are achieved
Search and evaluate new interesting raw materials for future projects

Interact with raw material vendors and other industry representatives to further expand on the understanding of their products, technologies, and services.

Monitor competitors' patents and try to avoid infringement and communicate with Legal team closely to apply patent if needed
Engage in and utilize external research organizations to develop new technology for transfer to the R&D department via presentation and/or reports
Sc. degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar – or equivalent experience on the job
~5 to 10 years laboratory experience with strong background in hair care cosmetic formulation and product development
~ Scientific rigor and curiosity with a bias towards practical work in the lab
~ Passion for exploring out of the box ideas and proactively developing new and innovative ideas for the product pipeline
~ Strong team player with the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional partners in the innovation process (regulatory, safety, innovation, supply chain)
~ Passion and willingness to mentor / guide more junior team members
~ Strong adherence to process, GDP, lab safety and gold standard industry practices

Flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules

Wellness:
Company Contribution to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees and their Families, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Optional additional Life Insurance, and Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage Options, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account with Company Reimbursement
Financial Well-being: Roth and 401k plans: 100% match up to the first 4% and is immediately vested

Professional Development Reimbursement Program:
Culture: Our team has an "attitude of gratitude" and a shared passion for our brand. Join our culture committee and/or DE&I champion team to play a role in building and sustaining our "secret sauce"
Make a difference as a 'Bond Builder' and/or 'Commendable Creative'
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At OLAPLEX, we support and stand up for our community with our talent, content, messages, and product offering. We strive to build and nurture a culture where a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is instinctive.

We recognize and celebrate different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds and know they create a stronger and more creative work environment.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

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As set forth in Olaplex's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA.

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a veteran of the U.S.

military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S.

military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order
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