Mixologist

Nexus Brands Group Inc•Brighton, MI

About The Position

Nexus Brands Group is the market leader in tattoo, pet grooming and beauty industries. We strive to support our professional customers who are fully committed to the lifestyle and sharing their craft to customers and enthusiasts across the globe. Nexus Brands Group represents a family of authentic brands and businesses that offer industry leading products, innovation, and service to help professionals share and perform their passion to the highest level possible. The Mixologist will use their creative skills to develop pigment formulas, work on shade matching, and will evaluate formulas for workability and performance. You will utilize raw materials, chemical compounds, and chemical processes to create new products and technologies for tattoo ink and permanent makeup (PMU). This role must perform research to support new product development and make continued improvements to current formulations. During the development phases, you will be required to work with a cross-functional team to complete project initiatives and provide feedback to support business decisions.

Requirements

Formal art and/or color theory education or equivalent work experience
Pigment Mixing experience
Minimum 3 years of management experience
Experience in the formulation of finished goods
Self-motivated and organized
Foundational understanding of chemical properties, chemistry, and formulation
Analytical thinker and critical problem solver
Team player and ability to work cross-functionally
Provide a key knowledge foundation in an area of product development, inks, polymer chemistry, formulation chemistry, organic chemistry, regulatory, clinical research, color theory and/or pigments
Think creatively
Color perception and color matching skills (Munsel Hue Color Test)
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Prolonged periods of standing
Excellent organization skills with ability to manage priorities
Must be able to safely access and navigate the operations and production areas as needed
Proficient Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
The ability to provide clear communication throughout the organization
XRite knowledge

Responsibilities

Develop pigment based off existing formula guidelines and best practices
Formulate product prototypes and evaluate them for chemical and physical properties
Lead development of new products and provide improvements to existing products
Identify, test, and support sourcing of new raw materials
Establish product specifications and procedures as required for R&D projects and support transition to QC and production
Obtain data and information required for regulatory submissions and patent applications
Continued regulatory support and research to ensure product compliance and safety
Mix pigment per production schedule that meets all quality and process reqs for manufacturing
Manage color evaluations with timely reporting and recordkeeping to ensure quality.
Analyze evaluation issues and report findings to management
Provide guidance and training to production staff
Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs )
Support R&D dept with different aspects of mixing, color profile creation, new shade development and competitor color documentation
Research and perform color theory related exercises.
Ensure all safety and health standards are met
Report adverse events and provide samples to various labs. Track and notify management if corrective action is needed
Maintain a clean work area and equipment on top of regular scheduled cleanings
Communicate and collaborate regularly with R&D regarding problems or issues impacting production
Maintain efficient workflow procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality
Any other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Company’s values