Applications Laboratory Manager - Personal Care

SNF Holding Company•Riceboro, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

SNF is a specialty chemical group focused on water-soluble polymers for water treatment, recycling, preservation, energy saving, and carbon footprint reduction. As a pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has a global presence with 9,000 employees, including over 2,700 in the USA. The company's growth is driven by innovation and a commitment to a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world. The Applications Laboratory Manager for Personal Care will be part of a global network, reporting to the Global Business Development Director. This role involves managing the SNF Riceboro Cosmetic Application laboratory, understanding polymer behavior in cosmetic applications, and developing/testing starting-point formulations using SNF's Personal Care polymer portfolio, with a focus on skincare and haircare. Responsibilities also include conducting technical training for American distributors and participating in exhibitions through lectures and presentations. The candidate will be a key member of the Innovation Team, with frequent collaboration with R&D Teams at SNF Headquarters in France.

Requirements

A Master of Science in Cosmetic Science or in Chemistry is required.
A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience as a Laboratory Manager with cosmetic applications and formulation development is required.
Thorough knowledge of polymers and additives mixtures chemistries in the Personal Care market is required.
Expertise in Hair and Skin Care formulation and application.
Ability to formulate Hair and Skin Care Products.
Position requires excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including listening and presentation skills.
Must be Microsoft Office literate at the intermediate to advanced level.
Ability to travel at least 20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Bi-Lingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand the SNF product range with respect to the Personal Care market.
Understand the list of customers, potential customers, and competitors in the NA market, and lead the technical positioning of SNF products versus the competition.
Assist in SNF North American sales growth and diversification by developing starting point formulations showing customers how to best use SNF Personal Care polymers.
Obtain and evaluate external technical information on the potential use of SNF polymers in the cosmetics market, and gather information on competitive polymers.
Provide feedback to the R&D department on existing and potential customer requirements for new or existing products.
Lead projects for evaluating new products in the Personal Care market.
Perform stability testing and troubleshooting of all formulae.
Understand the safe handling, health, and safety rules, and SDS’s for products in our markets. Explain to customers the safe handling, storage, and use of SNF products. Comply with all safety practices and environmental regulations applicable to the customer site.
Put together training programs to educate SNF Personal Care Salespeople and Distributors Salespeople on the use, features, and benefits of the SNF portfolio of Personal Care polymers.
Support SNF Sales Managers by participating in joint sales calls and following up on all customer product evaluations, validations, technical training needs, and plant audits.
Support SNF Sales initiatives by representing SNF at Trade Shows, Technical Symposiums, and local Trade Associations meetings.
Actively participate in the North American Trade Association’s leadership position and/or committees as the Personal Care face of SNF.
Understand the global interfacing of SNF products, applications, and functions, including patents, IP, R&D, technical, sales, and production requirements.
Understand the environmental legislation and trends relative to Personal Care products and evolve accordingly. Explain to customers the impact of environmental legislation on SNF products.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards