Job Title: Principal Scientist

Key Points for the position:

• Proven track record of developing and launching new products in the personal care or surface cleaning markets as part of a cross functional team (10+ years).
• Proactive, results-oriented with good leadership skills and a drive for achievement
• Strong problem solving and project management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt readily to change

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Lead all technical and formula development aspects for key projects and advance them through the product development process, working cross-functionally with Engineers, Marketing, Consumer Insights, Procurement, Regulatory, Legal and Operations
• Utilize technical expertise and formulation skills to identify new ingredients, technologies and benefits, and develop new products that address consumer needs
• Coordinate all technical testing and claims support needs for products including performance testing, stability testing, safety tests and consumer in-home use studies
• Conduct ongoing competitor product and technology assessments to ensure understanding of the latest developments in relevant wet wipe product categories
• Work with internal and external partners to identify new technologies and innovation opportunities that can be applied to Nice Pak’s wet wipes portfolio for potential innovation and business growth opportunities
• Develop technical product strategies and plans for innovation projects and execute with excellence
• Develop, write and validate new test methods to support new technology/benefit claims validation

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Chemistry or related, relevant scientific discipline; Master’s degree is a plus
• 10+ year’s prior work experience in the development of new products for personal care and or surface cleaning applications; previous experience working with nonwovens/wipes is an advantage
• Proven track record of developing and launching new products in the personal care or surface cleaning markets as part of a cross functional team
• Prior experience working on either OTC or EPA products is a plus
• Understanding of the Product Development Process from concept ideation through launch