Executes formulations for essential oils and blends for client samples under guidance from the Vice President of R&DMaintains excellent records and retains of all experimentsSets up samples for tasting and odor evaluationAssists in organoleptic/olfactive evaluation of samplesRuns Gas Chromatograph for analysis of components of essential oils and targets from clientsAnalysis of GC charts (labeling components and percentages)Runs and calculates components in materials on HPLC chart (incoming raw materials and in house materials from plant)Effectively communicates with customer service, VP of R&D and relevant internal departmentsPerforms various analytical tests as needed (refractive index, specific gravity, pH, and optical rotation)Enters and retrieves information from LIMS systemResponsible for data entry pertaining to specifications of new products (creates spec sheets and COA’s)Prepares samples for shipment (labels samples and provides all necessary paperwork needed for shipment).

Completed and coordinated requests for product development samples and testingResearched new innovations and ideas for fragranced-based technologies and subsequently initiated in-house projectsPerformed stability testing, odor evaluation testing, and performance testing on all product development samplesFormulated and developed new bases, both personal and home care, for customer projects and internal useRegular maintenance of laboratory notebook, project charts, spreadsheets, and documents for projects, sent updates to all team membersCreated presentations for Sales team to present to customerWorked with customers on technical problem solving and attended project status meetings as neededSet up meetings with vendors and sourced necessary raw materials and supplies.

Routine sample observation and data collection (evaluation for color and odor) to ensure samples comply with customer guidelines and protocolEmail daily stability and progress updates to internal departments and customersTroubleshoot solubility, viscosity, pH adjustments and color shifting issuesParticipated in conference calls with clientsAssisted in training new hires for application and stability laboratoriesCross trained in product development under supervision of the Product Development Project Leader.

Applied fragrances to various bases (shampoos, shower gels, lotion, candles, etc.) for internal evaluation useMade finished samples for customersCompounded and followed stability on reed diffusersProduct developmentRan pH and viscosity on basesColor matched bulk batches of finished products for market tests and sales presentationsColored hydroalcoholic solutionsOrdered and researched raw materials, packaging and other supplies from various vendors Formulated various personal and home care basesEffectively managed stock room inventoryAttended SCC classesAttended HBA and Supplier's Day