Formulations Chemist – Detergents
Our world class client is currently seeking an experienced Formulation Chemist specializing in detergents to lead product development of consumer liquid laundry detergents and softeners. This is a hands-on, laboratory-based role working to take our company’s existing product technology to a new level.Position will require a relocation Houston.
Responsibilities:
· Researching and testing alternative formulations, raw materials and processing techniques in traditional and/or non-conventional approaches to develop and improve existing products
· Meeting with customers to identify new product ideas and stay current with consumer laundry product trends
· Evaluating ingredient and formula properties in ASTM laundry stain testing and consumer perception studies to optimize formula efficiency
· Finding new additives/ingredients/processes to improve product performance and increase consumer satisfaction
· Creating and monitoring product specifications for formulations to ensure quality and market competitiveness
· Working with manufacturing supervisors to insure production consistency, efficiency, and quick resolution of production issues
· Other responsibilities as necessary
Requirements
Qualifications:
· Minimum 5 years’ experience developing consumer laundry products with emphasis on liquid laundry detergents
· Broad knowledge of laundry detergent composition, functionality of ingredients and alternative raw material suppliers
· Experience conducting laundry detergent stain testing
· Enjoys working independently as the lead Scientist to drive success in an important product segment, equally at home on the bench, at the washing machine, and researching new ideas
· Broader cleaning products formulation experience outside laundry is a plus
About Prestige Technical Services
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