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Sr. Associate, Formulation - Home Cleaning

SC Johnson
United States, California, San Francisco
Nov 25, 2024
Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, Babyganics and Ecover. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you're into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us. The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world. Develop new formulations and line extensions using green chemistry tools that meet our consumer and technical objectives. Conduct related performance and stability studies to ensure products deliver on quality, on budget and on the product experience. Work with your manager and project teams to understand project criteria and build plans for developing new products, executing line extensions and enabling cost savings. Develop and support compelling, consumer-noticeable claims for our products, conduct competitive analysis studies and collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop label copy, graphics, usage instructions and claims substantiation. Develop test methodologies to support product development and quality assurance/control activities, assist QA team with physical standard production and maintenance Utilize SAP/PLM to manage product setup, product specifications, documentation and enable global collaboration Work independently in the lab and help maintain lab hygiene, lab safety, processes and documentation Work with suppliers to evaluate sustainable chemistries through testing and timely feedback, iterative material improvements and incorporation into products Continually assess and upgrade formulation capabilities, including technical knowledge base, test methods and formulation skills Communicate effectively in project settings and provide timely updates to team on progress, developments, risks and opportunities Performs other related duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Required: Bachelors Degree and 2+ years' experience in formulation/product development in personal/home care or food industry OR 1+ years with an advance degree 1+ years of formulation lab experience Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States Preferred: Understanding of SAP and PLM data managements systems Experience with Home Care products Inclusion & Diversity We believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are, be valued, listened to and supported to do their best possible work. Sure, there's always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome. Better Together At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person. Equal Opportunity Employer The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law. Accommodation Requests If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law posterfor more information.