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Edison, New Jersey

• Solved process performance issues of existing and experimental products by evaluating formulation techniques.• Worked on various internal and external Hair Care projects involving formulation development showcasing Croda ingredients.• Evaluated new and existing raw materials in support of new product launches and new data generation.• Conducted performance testing using various established methodologies.• Stocked formulations that customers requested samples of.• Analyzed results and wrote technical reports on completed projects.

Edison, New Jersey

• Evaluated new and existing ingredients for performance improvement in formulation.• Designed various chemical synthesis processes in accordance with required specifications.• Conducted QA analysis on new products using liquid chromatography, GC, short path distillation, and various wet chemistry analysis.• Utilized safe and proper lab techniques and chemical handling in accordance with OSHA and SHE standards.• Member of the New Product Innovation Team.