Scientist
Apply NowCompany: Combe
Location: White Plains, NY 10605
Description:
Who We Are:
At Combe, personal care is the core of our mission. We operate with the ingenuity & agility of a start-up, guided by our experience as a time-tested, privately held CPG. Founded by innovators Ivan & Mary Elizabeth Combe in 1949, our dedication to delivering innovative brands that address unmet consumer needs remains unwavering.
With a successful track record of category & brand development, including groundbreaking brands like Clearasil, Odor-Eaters, Just For Men, and Vagisil, we're constantly on the lookout for the next personal "issue" to solve. We're the majority investors in Virtue Labs biotech haircare and the new home of Astroglide personal lubricants. We compete to win in markets worldwide.
We like to say we bring the "&" to work every day - We're deeply rooted & always exploring, three-generations-savvy & next-generation-bold. We believe diversity & belonging are core to our business success, as we bring empathy & expertise to personal care. We are one of the few CPG companies that is a fully women-owned business and a family-owned company for over 75 years.
Join our unique CPG team, where the most-trusted brands meet exploration & innovation, and embark on an exciting journey to reshape the future of personal care. Together, we'll create products that make a significant difference in people's lives each day.
Why This Role:
What You'll Do:
As a Scientist at Combe Inc., you'll play a crucial role in developing innovative products that support the Vagisil brand. Your responsibilities will include:
What We're Looking For:
Why Join Us:
At Combe, we go beyond offering a competitive salary - we're committed to offering outstanding benefits that empower our employees to thrive. Join us and enjoy:
As we strive for excellence together, our commitment to offering remarkable benefits remains unwavering, ensuring a brighter future for everyone in our growing community.
Combe offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We value diversity and inclusion and actively seek a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and strive to build an accessible and inclusive environment for all candidates.
At Combe, personal care is the core of our mission. We operate with the ingenuity & agility of a start-up, guided by our experience as a time-tested, privately held CPG. Founded by innovators Ivan & Mary Elizabeth Combe in 1949, our dedication to delivering innovative brands that address unmet consumer needs remains unwavering.
With a successful track record of category & brand development, including groundbreaking brands like Clearasil, Odor-Eaters, Just For Men, and Vagisil, we're constantly on the lookout for the next personal "issue" to solve. We're the majority investors in Virtue Labs biotech haircare and the new home of Astroglide personal lubricants. We compete to win in markets worldwide.
We like to say we bring the "&" to work every day - We're deeply rooted & always exploring, three-generations-savvy & next-generation-bold. We believe diversity & belonging are core to our business success, as we bring empathy & expertise to personal care. We are one of the few CPG companies that is a fully women-owned business and a family-owned company for over 75 years.
Join our unique CPG team, where the most-trusted brands meet exploration & innovation, and embark on an exciting journey to reshape the future of personal care. Together, we'll create products that make a significant difference in people's lives each day.
Why This Role:
What You'll Do:
As a Scientist at Combe Inc., you'll play a crucial role in developing innovative products that support the Vagisil brand. Your responsibilities will include:
- Formulating rinse-off and leave-on products such as feminine washes, lotions, gels, creams, and wipes.
- Reformulating existing products through cost-benefit analysis to develop optimum prototypes without compromising efficacy and consumer perception.
- Evaluating formula/package compatibility and stability of products to choose the best prototype for launch/re-launch.
- Performing product efficacy testing, stability, and physicochemical characterization following Combe protocols.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with other R&D partners, Technology Transfer, Quality Control, Packaging, and Manufacturing.
- Troubleshooting and solving formulation, stability, performance, and process issues that arise during prototype development and scale-up.
- Understanding both U.S. and global regulation requirements, working closely with the regulatory group to develop and launch OTC drugs and medical devices.
What We're Looking For:
- 3+ years of formulation experience in skin care, personal care, and hair care.
- Deep understanding of various categories of raw materials like surfactants, emulsifiers, polymers, and preservatives.
- Experience conducting stability studies, product evaluations, and understanding processing and scale-up.
- Knowledge of OTC regulations and global regulatory compliance.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and verbal) and the ability to work in a team environment.
- BS/M.S. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical/Biomedical Engineering.
- Formulation experience in personal care products and knowledge of functionality and processing of various chemicals
Why Join Us:
At Combe, we go beyond offering a competitive salary - we're committed to offering outstanding benefits that empower our employees to thrive. Join us and enjoy:
- Office-based employees receive partial lunch subsidies, ensuring you savor mouthwatering meals without breaking the bank.
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Outstanding healthcare options prioritizing your physical and mental wellness.
- 401(k) match with Profit Sharing to secure your financial future.
- Health and Wellness Initiatives, including gym membership reimbursement, wellness workshops, and mental health support.
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Salary - $85K to $95K based on experience
As we strive for excellence together, our commitment to offering remarkable benefits remains unwavering, ensuring a brighter future for everyone in our growing community.
Combe offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We value diversity and inclusion and actively seek a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and strive to build an accessible and inclusive environment for all candidates.