Senior Associate - Global Formulation

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

The Formulation Senior Associate leads a variety of functions related the formulation, labeling, and consumer acceptability of our products to meet the rapidly expanding repellents business for SC Johnson. You will develop new products, line extensions, and lead technology advancements which result in consumer preferred benefits. This role will participate on cross-functional teams.

This is an onsite role in Racine, WI

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative formulations to improve the performance of Repellent products.

• 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

• Stay up-to-date on trade publications and other industry news sources for raw material information, regulatory updates, and educational opportunities

• Formulate with 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

Other Responsibilities:

• Participation in cross functional teams for new product development and launches

• Obtain an awareness of regulatory and sustainability issues applicable to product launches

• Follow general lab safety guidelines and maintain a clean, orderly work area

• Travel to outside fillers and industry events as requested/necessary and determined by needs of the business and direction from supervisor

• Support sales team with customer questions and performance testing data

• Work as a member of a fast-paced project team to create new products or product improvements that address consumer user criteria, needs, and insights

• Utilize knowledge of experimental design (DOE) and statistics to efficiently select appropriate course(s) of action to meet business needs

• Utilize available external resources to identify applicable new technologies and recommend bringing those technologies in-house, (e.g. by searching scientific and patent literature, outside contacts, suppliers, etc.)

• Utilize knowledge to contribute to the successful commercialization of new ideas driving consumer and corporate value

• Project management

• May have capability to set objectives and have direct impact on the achievement within the job area

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or other related science or may consider the relevant military experience in lieu of degree requirements

• 6 years of experience in the consumer products industry

• Master’s degree with at least 4 years relevant work experience

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Knowledge of the product development p