Princess-Ann George-Ezuma
Summary
Master's of Cosmetic Science graduate with over two years of hands-on formulation experience across haircare, skincare, suncare, and color cosmetics. Skilled in developing innovative formulations and reverse engineering market products to identify key actives, benchmark performance, and support product development initiatives. Demonstrates a strong foundation in formulation chemistry, ingredient functionality, and product stability, all while committing to creating effective, safe, and consumer-driven products.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Formulation Chemist
Independent Chemical Corporation
Paterson, NJ
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and optimized formulations for various beauty brands to enhance efficacy and stability.
- Reverse engineered competitor's product by creating in-house product to support sales team on ingredient marketing.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot formulation issues and implement effective solutions.
- Provided support for sales team on application of raw materials through in-house formulations
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines through effective prioritization and time management skills.
- Presented NYSCC Skin Care Inclusivity: Caring For Melanated Skin Symposium poster on "Phyto Derivative Active for Promoting Bioregulation In Skin" issued in the September 2024 Cosmetiscope.
- Performed stability, viscosity, and pH testing, maintaining accurate records and technical documentation for each formulation and adjusted formulations as needed.
Analytical Chemist
L'Oreal Research And Innovation
Clark, NJ
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed analyses of raw materials using chromatography and wet chemistry techniques while adhering to procedures and laboratory practices, ensuring good quality, compliance, and safety.
- Processed data and prepared reports to communicate results and findings to key stakeholders.
- Provided analytical support for formulators through routine testing.
- Troubleshot equipment, making adjustments to meet and maintain safety, output and quality expectations.
Associate Scientist I
Biogen
Raleigh, NC
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Performed release and stability testing for finished products using chromatography and wet chemistry techniques.
- Performed timely review of data while maintaining records following cGMP documentation practices.
- Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise relevant to sample preparation and instrument analysis.
Analytical Chemist
Sterling Pharma
Cary, NC
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Performed analytical method development and validation in cGMP Manufacturing projects while adhering to ICH guidelines.
- Conducted routine testing for raw materials, in-process and finished products using chromatography and wet chemistry techniques as described in monographs and documented procedures.
- Troubleshot analytical methods in collaboration with manufacturing and R&D.
- Accurately maintained and reviewed notebooks in compliance with cGMPs and internal SOPs.
- Revised and authored new SOPs.
Associate Scientist I
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Morrisville, NC
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Maintained high quality laboratory documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance and site SOPs.
- Performed raw materials and release testing for pharmaceutical products while adhering to in house methods and USP/EP monographs using wet chemistry techniques.
- Performed peer review of notebooks in cGMP and in house SOP's used for analysis.
Quality Control Analyst I
Microbac
Wilson, NC
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Conducted analyses of raw materials, in-process products and finished samples as per USP/EP monographs using chromatography and various wet chemistry techniques.
- Completed documentation according to SOPs within cGMP regulated environment.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Cosmetic Science
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC05.2018
Skills
- Proficiency in emulsion systems ( water-in-oil and oil-in-water), anhydrous, and aqueous formulations
- Skilled in developing wash-off systems such as; shampoos, and face cleansers
- Reverse Engineering of market products for benchmark performance, and ingredient replacement
- Strong Knowledge of raw material functionality, product stability, and compatibility testing
- Troubleshooting stability, texture, and performance issues in formulations
- Chromatography (HPLC, GC)
- Wet Chemistry (Distillation, Titration, FTIR, KF, Refractometer, UV, pH, Density meter, Viscosity, Melting point)
Software
- Empower
- Chromeleon
- LIMS
- Power BI
- ELN
- Omnic
- Cary WinUV
Timeline
Formulation Chemist
Independent Chemical Corporation
08.2023 - Current
Analytical Chemist
L'Oreal Research And Innovation
09.2021 - 05.2022
Associate Scientist I
Biogen
04.2021 - 07.2021
Analytical Chemist
Sterling Pharma
06.2020 - 12.2020
Associate Scientist I
Catalent Pharma Solutions
10.2019 - 06.2020
Quality Control Analyst I
Microbac
03.2019 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Cosmetic Science
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Wofford College