Senior Scientist, Hair Care

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP – We are looking for a Senior Staff Scientist to join our Personal Care Division at our Bridgewater, NJ facility. This visible role reports to the Technical Service Director. Responsibilities Experience in testing personal care products on consumers. Work closely with hair stylists and help troubleshoot formulation issues when necessary. Collaborate with support groups and the sales team on testing prototypes and market benchmarks. Develop new testing methodologies to demonstrate the benefits of existing raw materials in finished formulations. Interface and collaborate with key customers. Travel as required – see the US and meet colleagues 10% of the time. Actively contribute to organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals, and focusing on performance and safety. Improve organizational capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent, and utilizing positive communications and influence with others. Qualifications A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with 10 years’ experience in formulating personal care products. 5-7 years’ experience in formulating hair care products. Good people skills and a track record in managing teams and working well with the sales organization. Familiar with project management and works well in team environments. Preferred Qualifications M.S. or Ph.D. preferred; Hair dye formulation experience is a plus. Efficiency in statistical and/or image analysis; Skin care or make-up formulation experience is a plus. Experience in evaluating hair care ingredients and developing methodologies for it. Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times. The ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions, and creating new and different solutions. Equal Opportunity Statement Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for minorities, women, veterans, disabled individuals, and those of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ashland