Jose L Martinez
Colourpop
Oxnard,CA
2
Languages
1
Certification
2026
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Junior Formulator with proven skills in troubleshooting, formulation development, and laboratory safety. Committed to driving continuous improvement in product quality and consistency.
Results-driven professional with expertise in formulation and color cosmetics. Demonstrated ability to analyze raw materials for compliance and implement improvements that enhance laboratory efficiency and product quality.
Work History
Senior Lab Technician
- Highly skilled and experienced Color Matcher with aproven track record of success in the beauty industry.
- Extencive knowledge of color theory.
- Experience with lipsticks, eyeshadow, blush, mascara, foundation, and highlighter.
- Identify oportunities to improve laboratory process and efficiency.
- Create and maintain color standards and libraries.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Collaborate with designers and production staff on color-related issues.
Junior Formulator
3 Years 7 Months- Developed and tested formulations to ensure product quality and consistency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline product development processes.
- Conducted stability and compatibility testing for new color cosmetics products.
- Analyzed raw materials for compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of formulation processes and adjustments made.
- Perfom physical testin, including; color, odor, aparance, texture, PH, Viscosity, Specific Gravity, Melting Point, Loss on Drying.
- Strong organizatonal and time skills.
- Operated industrial mixers to compound and blend chemicals.
- Inspected and performed basic maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Senior Compounder
8 Years 11 Months- Operated mixing equipment to blend raw materials accurately for cosmetic production.
- Conducted quality control checks on finished products to maintain high standards of consistency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline production processes and improve efficiency.
- Documented daily production activities accurately for traceability purposes, aiding future audits and investigations if needed.
- Reduced waste generation through careful monitoring of raw material usage and optimizing batch sizes.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to industry safety standards and regulations.
- Facilitated open communication within the compounding team.
- Assembled and disassembled all tools and equipment required for batch-making process according to safety, GMP, quality and sanitation standards.
- Returned raw materials to inventory with correct quantity and information listed on containers.
- Demonstrated attention to detail while measuring out precise quantities of raw materials, ensuring successful batch outcomes.
- Developed new compounding techniques to improve product consistency, resulting in higher customer satisfaction rates.
- Submitted finished product samples to laboratory for approval.
- Operated blending and other machinery safely and in conformance with manufacturer instructions.
- Unloaded completed mixtures into containers for further processing.
Education
GED
Skills
Expert troubleshooting
Keen eye for color matching
Solid understanding of color tehory
Spectrophotometer use.
Laboratory safety protocols
Drive continuos improvement
Team leadership experience
Positive attitude
Work Planning and Prioritization
Certification
- Lead workers in basic leadership training, Ventura Country Community College District.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Elementary
Timeline
Junior Formulator
Colourpop
01.2022 - 08.2025Read More
Senior Compounder
Colourpop
06.2003 - 05.2012Read More
Senior Lab Technician
Colourpop
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Oxnard College
GED
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