Lab Tech/Chemist - The Fountain Group

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a ­­­­­­­­Lab Tech/Chemist for a prominent client of ours.  This position is located in ­­Clark, NJ. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

• Seeking an independent Chemist to carry out formulations for cosmetic products with strong record-keeping and cleanliness skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• These would be more applicable to the type of work we do in the lab:
  • Formulation (paint, food, pharma, cosmetics…), characterization and stability
  • Emulsion physics or chemistry, surfactants
  • Rheology applied to mixtures (but individually ingredients probably OK), texture characterization
  • Polymers (design or characterization)
• Opportunity for autonomy + proactivity, propose own ideas
• Someone who wants to be a chemist/senior chemist, more independent
• Takes deadlines seriously, can meet hard deadlines as the team is the last stop before things go on market
• Communicate issues to management, ask for help
• *although this has opportunity for growth and is balanced with more interesting work, must be comfortable with repetitive tasks*

Qualifications:

• BS/MS (chemistry focused)
• Post-grad/research experience with 1 or more of the following:
  • Formulation (paint, food, pharma, cosmetics…), characterization and stability
  • Emulsion physics or chemistry, surfactants
  • Rheology applied to mixtures (but individually ingredients probably OK), texture characterization
  • Polymers (design or characterization)
• Other Skills:
  • Microsoft Excel experience
  • Record-keeping skills
  • Cleanliness
  • Respect for safety rules

Compensation: $22.06 an hour