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Sr. Formulation Chemist - Caldrea
Posted 2/17/10

Caldrea is currently looking to fill a Senior Formulation Chemist in our Minneapolis, MN headquarters, reporting to the VP of R&D to be responsible for a variety of functions related the formulation, labeling, and consumer acceptability of our products to meet organizational and market needs. The position requires attention to detail, accuracy in information retention and a high degree of creativity, initiative and aesthetic appreciation.

Further information here.

Product Developer-1000434 - 3M Company, Health Care Business
Posted 2/17/10

3M's Skin and Wound Care Division is seeking an experienced New Product Developer with a history of successful commercialization of Skin Care products!

Primary Responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership to establish new product pipeline for skin integrity solutions based on internal and external technologies, skin health understanding, and customer needs. Identify, initiate, plan, execute new product programs for improved Skin Integrity. Analyze technology trends to anticipate future technological opportunities and skin health products. Leverage extensive intra-division interactions and initiate inter-divisional interactions to develop network of support to facilitate completion of programs. Leverage staff groups for special skill sets and novel technology. Document, review and generate intellectual property to support business. Develop and maintain market awareness through customer and key opinion leader interactions and competitive intelligence. Develop and maintain external and internal reputation as skin care expert.

Skills:
Demonstrated ability to work within multifunctional teams. Able to apply business judgment and customer insight in making decisions. Creatively and effectively challenges status quo when developing solutions. Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively present ideas and concepts. Effectively energize others and drive urgency. Ability to develop and mentor laboratory personnel.

Qualifications
Basic/Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree. Minimum of 3 years of New Product Development experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prefer Ph.D. in Materials Science or Chemistry. 7+ years of experience in New Product Development and successful commercialization for Skin Care Products. Experienced in the development of cosmetic and medical regulated products. To apply go here and search for job number 1000434.

Chemist Tracking Code 20060981 - Tennant Corporation
Posted 2/1/10

Job Description
•Plans, designs and develops chemical formulations of a moderately complex nature
•Investigates and troubleshoots technical problems associated with current chemical cleaning product line
•Define formulation tests and evaluates results, making recommendations when necessary
•Provides project leadership for assigned product
•Develops project timelines, cost estimates and resource accountabilities
•Services as technical consultant for assigned product or production issue
•Recognizes opportunities for new projects, process improvements and cost reduction
•Modifies detergent formulations to improve performance and/or reduce cost
•Maintains safety hygiene protocol for chemistry lab

R&D Cosmetic Formulating Chemist
Posted 1/31/10

Bell Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Minnesota based cosmetics and personal care manufacturer and exclusive supply chain services provider, seeks a R &D Cosmetic Formulating Chemist.

Sr. Manager Process Development
Posted 9/19/09

Aveda is looking for a Sr. Manager Process Development in Blaine who will provide the department with a high level of engineering expertise, experience, and judgment to attain the best quality Company products at lowest process investment and operating costs. Further details here.

Manufacturers' Representative
Posted 10/15/08

Are you a good sales person? Entrepreneurial personality with some chemical background? Then a Manufacturers' Representative is what you should be. We are a chemical specialties company selling to cosmetics - toiletry - soap - household and industrial chemical product companies. Presently over 50 different industries use our products. Customer list furnished - excellent commissions. Semi-retired to retired invited to join us. Contact Kathleen@hoganff.com.