Senior Supervisor Creation & Application Lab, Beauty & CarePiscataway, NJ , USHybridAs a Senior Supervisor Creation & Application Lab, Beauty & Care, you will be responsible for the coordination of lab activities and the development of innovative formulations and prototypes to support our Beauty & Care division. In addition to providing technical support to sales and marketing teams, you’ll troubleshoot product issues, ensure the lab meets safety and quality standards, and coordinate with global teams to address North American market and consumer needs. This role offers the chance to lead impactful projects and contribute to the growth of the business through technical excellence.At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.Responsibilities:
Oversee lab activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Support sales and marketing with technical demands, including SPF testing, troubleshooting product issues, and handling complaints.
Develop formulations and prototypes aligned with product and marketing strategies to grow the business from conception to completion.
Lead application development studies, including performance testing and formulation development.
Provide technical support and training for customers, distributors, and the sales force.
Coordinate with global technical and applications teams to develop North America-relevant projects.
Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and scientific symposiums.
We bring:
Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress.
Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
Our benefits: Hybrid working arrangements, paid holidays, career development, competitive healthcare, employer-matched retirement savings, and more!
You bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in a lab supervisory role in the beauty or personal care industry.
Experience with formulation development, troubleshooting, application testing, and lab management.
Strong project management skills and experience coordinating with cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in technical support and training for customers and distributors.
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.About dsm-firmenichAs innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.comPlease note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.