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Heyssel C Menjivar

Palmdale,CA

Summary

Formulator Chemist works with different types of chemicals, compounds and materials. Proficient in performing tests, documenting results and writing papers. Well-organized and detail-oriented with good project management and planning abilities

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Formulation Chemist

LAB 3 COSMETICS
04.2017 - Current

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  • Developed and tested new cosmetic formulations based on customer requirements, including stability testing of products under various conditions.
  • Research of raw materials, keeping Inventory, vendor management, stability testing/ evaluation and product presentations. Supported production, assisting with the scaling up of new products from laboratory to manufacturing
  • Create and maintain manufacturing procedures for compounding
  • Provide specifications and other information to QC to receive and test new ingredients and finished goods
  • Performed individual projects which included researching ingredients, building and making batches, and testing those batches (specific gravity, pH, viscosity)
  • Recorded and filed completed formulas with appropriate documentation for batch record purposes
  • Develop new innovative marketable products, revise/reformulate existing formulas and break down/ reverse engineer competitive products. Responsibilities include all as all aspects of development from stability to full production scale up.
  • Initiate, develop and create innovative Powder and liquid products to expand the R&D formulation library

R&D Formulation Chemist

PRISHA COSMETICS
05.2012 - 04.2017
  • Research & Develop new innovative marketable products, revise/reformulate existing formulas and break down/ reverse engineer competitive products.
  • Responsibilities include all as all aspects of development from stability to full production scale up.
  • Color Matching.
  • Develop and create innovative products to expand R&D formulation library.
  • Review and approve production batch procedures and monitor pilots and scale up batches.

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

  • Expert knowledge on performing color matching and developing formulas in the Liquid & Powder department
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Supervision Abilities
  • Research and Development
  • Able to follow and Provide directions
  • Work well in groups or as well alone
  • Work well in fast moving environments
  • Planing and Organizing
  • Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Timeline

Formulation Chemist

LAB 3 COSMETICS
04.2017 - Current

R&D Formulation Chemist

PRISHA COSMETICS
05.2012 - 04.2017

High School Diploma -

Heyssel C Menjivar