SC Johnson (SCJ) is a family company working for a better world. It's this essence that drives all its activities around the world for 135 years. Throughout its history, it has established itself as one of the leading global manufacturers of household brands, offering high-quality products in hygiene, cleaning, home storage, air fresheners, pest control, among others. In Brazil, its portfolio includes recognized brands such as Pato®, Mr. Músculo®, Lysoform®, Glade®, Raid®, OFF!®, Exposis®, Baygon®, and Ziploc®.

Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative formulations to improve the performance of Repellent and/or Personal Care products
• Collaborate with Procurement to identify right external partnerships (i.e. 3PMs, suppliers) to leverage their expertise and formulation capabilities
• Guide external partners through the formulation development process to ensure successful testing plan and scale-up
• Meet internal ingredient standards and industry best practices for safety, scientific significance, accuracy, and recordkeeping
• Conduct performance testing & draft technical bridging rationale to support claims
• Optimize formulation ingredients to manage costs and availability of ingredients for intended function
• Monitor stability testing, including first production run stabilities, and maintain records thoroughly and concisely compliant with good laboratory practices
• Prepare samples and track documentation for stability, micro-challenge, toxicological, clinical, and performance testing. Coordinate outside testing with appropriate resources as required
• Meet with chemical suppliers to be aware of new raw materials and the possible second sourcing of raw materials to meet cost objectives
• Review trade publications and other industry news sources for raw material information, regulatory updates, and educational opportunities
• Investigate new raw materials and technologies through laboratory experimentation, record findings, and suggest applications
• Generate data, analyze data, and draw conclusions to make recommendations
• Prepare and/or coordinate preparation of sales samples as needed for photography, trade shows, etc.
• Adhere to project milestones and launch time deadlines
• Input data requirements in SAP with accuracy and attention to detail
• Be present for pilot batches and first production runs as necessary depending on formulation and contract manufacturer capabilities
• Work closely with cross functional team members on ensuring quality scale up of laboratory formulas

Required Skills:

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in Brazil
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or other related science and a minimum of 6 years of experience in the consumer products industry or master’s degree with at least 4 years relevant work experience
• Advanced English and Portuguese

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of the product development process and experience related to various formulation and delivery system technologies related to products (e.g., aerosol formulation, emulsion chemistry, gel formulation, polymer chemistry, reaction products, surfactants, solvents, builders)
• Knowledge of the skin and personal care industry
• Understanding of the functional properties, proper use, and the environmental impact of ingredients
• Possess an understanding of regulatory processes, i.e., EPA registrations; experience
• Provide innovative ideas and knowledge with a high degree of integrity, speed, and a results-oriented approach
• Explore new technologies and materials, which may have application for product lines and ability to design experiments to evaluate the performance attributes of products
• Scientific curiosity and the ability to solve technical problems related to formulation and manufacturing
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate accurately and concisely to multiple levels within the company
• Proficient computer skills; will be required to become competent in the use of PLM (SAP based product management system)