Why Work for Benefit?
As one of beauty's fastest growing and most spirited brands, Benefit has made a name for itself by creating high-quality products that offer solutions with a sense of humor. (No wonder our beauty mantra is "Laughter is the best cosmetic...so grin and wear it!") In addition to laugh-out-loud product names like "Touch Me Then Try to Leave" ...Cream and an eye shadow shade called "My Date's My Brother," Benefit is the beauty queen of creating easy-to-use "fake its & fix its" for a flawless face. With a double dose of creativity and know-how, co-founding twin sisters Jean and Jane Ford have taken Benefit from their first San Francisco boutique to a worldwide phenomenona-laughing all the way.
Benefit's corporate headquarters is a highly charged environment filled with both laughter and hard work - making Benefit a unique place to hang your hat. We offer beauty-full opportunities for growth and development and represent a wide variety of skills and backgrounds. If you're the type of person who puts the word 'no' before the word 'problem,' then we may have a fabulous opportunity for you. |
Benefit Cosmetics is currently seeking a Chemist to join our R&D department in San Francisco. The primary function of this position is to work closely with the Research and Development Manager and Product Marketing to direct all formula development from concept to an approved scaled up formula. This role will report to the Manager, R&D.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Track all R&D/Innovation projects at outside labs ensuring that all labs are working in the right priority order to meet R&D milestone
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Pre-Screen all submissions from outside labs and analyze conformance to standards
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Work with R&D Manager and Assistant Manager to evaluate submissions with Marketing and communicate redirect feedback to the labs
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Set up project calls with outside labs to “Kickoff” new projects
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Responsible for updating web based project management planning system for R&D team
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Create R&D Timelines and manage all R&D timelines
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Own the process for Marketing Samples (Timing/Ordering/Tracking/Preparation) and work with R&D Coordinator to prepare and submit Marketing Samples
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Work with Validation Specialist to coordinate samples for required testing: HRIPT, Micro, SPF testing…
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Prepare DRAFT of Marketing Briefs (AKA Product Profiles) from Ideation through to claims testing
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Travel (With R&D Manager and/or Assistant Manager) to outside labs for formula and shade development at bench as required on B & C product launches
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Set up raw material supplier visits and manage raw material database
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Help develop and maintain department SOPs as needed or requested by department head
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Liaise/support QA/Process Engineering with scale up of product and continued batch consistency as requested by QA/Process Engineer
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Create/maintain formula development measurements as requested by department head
Qualifications:
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Bachelor of Science in chemistry/related field or Associates degree with minimum 4+ years of experience in cosmetics industry
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Knowledge of cosmetics formulation/raw materials required
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Experience with cosmetic product formulations including color matching required
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Must be easily adapt to priority changes and able to work on numerous simultaneous projects to meet established timelines
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Must be extremely detail-oriented and be able to work with minimal supervision
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Proven ability to remain calm while working against a deadline
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Proven ability to work in an efficient and timely manner
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Excellent organizational skills
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Knowledge of computer programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio, Powerpoint, MS Projects)
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Strong oral and written communication skills required
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