Chemist Intern

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America • Paramus, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Scale up skin care, color cosmetic, sunscreens, and hair care formulations. Primary focus on emulsion technology. Fill samples with existing bulk for lab inventory and customer/sales team requests. Work on basic fundamental/qualitative studies to gather further knowledge of Shin-Etsu materials. Fill samples for raw material and formulation kits. Check lab stabilities. Personal care market watch with Shin-Etsu Materials (US and Asian Markets) - requires data entry using Microsoft Power Point. Creation of formulation sheets using Microsoft Word and Excel. Perform other projects and duties as requested by manager.

Requirements

• Must be a recent graduate with a Science degree or a student currently enrolled in college working towards a Science degree.
• Degree preference: Cosmetic Chemistry.
• Ability to adapt to job assignments as needed.
• Must be able to take direction and work effectively within a team environment.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate (verbal and written) effectively.
• Must have a professional and positive attitude.
• Must have strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be punctual and reliable.
• Must be able to work the length of the internship (end of May through August).

Responsibilities

• Scale up skin care, color cosmetic, sunscreens, and hair care formulations.
• Primary focus on emulsion technology.
• Fill samples with existing bulk for lab inventory and customer/sales team requests.
• Work on basic fundamental/qualitative studies to gather further knowledge of Shin-Etsu materials.
• Fill samples for raw material and formulation kits.
• Check lab stabilities.
• Personal care market watch with Shin-Etsu Materials (US and Asian Markets) - requires data entry using Microsoft Power Point.
• Creation of formulation sheets using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Perform other projects and duties as requested by manager.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern