Latifa Befanis
Fernandina Beach
Summary
Innovative product development professional with a strong background in the formulation; development and emulsions for skin, sun care and hair care products. Instrumental in revitalizing existing products and creating new ones. Skilled in writing technical documents such as Manufacturing Batch Records, Test Protocols, Technical Study Reports and SOPs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Application Development Manager
SNF Holding Company
11.2019 - Current
- 2022 Winner (cosmetics&toiletries) Alle Awards
- Cold Process formulations SPF 50+
- 2024 Winner (Cosmetics& Toiletries) Alle Awards
- Cold Process Defining Cream
- Lead all formulations to support PC team
- Collaborate with internal team globally
- Technical customers Support, communicate with customers on topics ranging from troubleshooting to ideation, to education
- Formulation development, training & education
- Manage the lab and chemists
- Manage the budgets, and ensure goals are met according to commitments and expectations
- Contribute to scientific& technical support matters, generation of articles& marketing tools, and the scientific image of SNF
- Join clients’ visits
Technical Application Chemist/Manager
IMCDUS
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Develop innovative products (Haircare, Skincare, etc.)
- Technically engages with all customers
- Support IMCD team in business activities and sales opportunities
- Trouble customers’ issues
- Manage the lab
Senior Chemist
Product Quest
05.2013 - 04.2017
- Formulated within strict client no-no lists including and not limited to natural, vegan, petroleum/silicone/gluten free
- Communicated with Process Engineers on SOPs of scaled up formulations
- Performed in-house Stability on all products and troubleshoot unstable formulations
- Released a number of products including natural and OTC sunscreens
- Worked closely with Sales Team to provide them with input on latest trend products on the market
- Reviewed ingredient declarations on Artwork
- Managed creation and development of innovative formulas and reverse engineer development
- Identified new technologies and innovations
- Formulated innovative products for the personal care market
- Presented new products and concepts to customers
Formulator
Beilis Development
06.2006 - 01.2013
- Developed multiple new skin and hair care product formulations
- Managed product development from inception to production
- Planned and executed bench formulation, specification, and lab analysis
- Coordinated projects for delivery on time and in a cost-effective manner
- Characterized prototype formulations and supported development of corresponding analytical methods
- Led design, selection, and successful implementation of the product formulation, configuration, process characterization and process validation in collaboration with analytical scientists, outside vendors, contract manufacturing, QC, and marketing departments
- Recommended changes to processes, formulations, and equipment based upon relevant experience
- Structured, administered, and approved process validation protocols and reports
- Worked effectively and comfortably in a multi-disciplinary team under defined timelines
- Maintained departmental knowledge, experience, and expertise in state-of-the-art formulation methods and equipment
- Prepared documentation and formal reports in accordance with current standards and where appropriate to GMP
- Researched industry trends and provided thorough leadership on targeted product categories
- Developed and maintained robust relationships with raw material suppliers and distributors
- Led creation of innovative formulas and reverse engineer development
- Presented new products and concepts to customers
- Performed scientific literature searches and evaluations as required
- Drafted technical documents for approval, Product, and Raw Material Specifications
- Obtained new raw materials and samples along with appropriate safety and technical documentation
- Worked with contract manufacturers to optimize current manufacturing processes and technology
- Recommended needed technologies to revise and modify products to meet project needs
- Formulated personal skin and hair care products for various major companies
Lab Technician/Formulator
Colgate Palmolive (Home care)
03.2002 - 06.2006
- Experienced in wet and instrumental analysis on all raw materials according to SOP methods, color enhance analysis on prototype and process finished products for home care market new formulas for dish soap
- Maintained current awareness of and enforced applicable government regulatory, safety, occupational health, and environmental requirements
- Met project timelines and goals
- Developed formulations of adequate stability for research
- Obtained new raw materials and samples along with appropriate safety and technical documentation
Education
Metagenics supplements certificate -
09.2012
Nutrition consultant degree -
Integrative Nutrition
New York, NY01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
UQAM
Montreal01.1999
Associate of Science - Esthetics, and electrolysis
Pierre Dupuis College
01.1996
Skills
- Fluency in French
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Team management
- Teaching and mentoring
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Chemical handling
- Team leadership
- Laboratory safety protocols
Timeline
Application Development Manager
SNF Holding Company
11.2019 - Current
Technical Application Chemist/Manager
IMCDUS
04.2017 - 10.2019
Senior Chemist
Product Quest
05.2013 - 04.2017
Formulator
Beilis Development
06.2006 - 01.2013
Lab Technician/Formulator
Colgate Palmolive (Home care)
03.2002 - 06.2006
Nutrition consultant degree -
Integrative Nutrition
Associate of Science - Esthetics, and electrolysis
Pierre Dupuis College
Metagenics supplements certificate -
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
UQAM
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