Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are ENABLING TOMORROW’S SOLUTIONS TODAY. As a company on the move, you’ll be working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here. For more information visit: vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage **Nature and Purpose** The **Research** **Scientist** is responsible for formulation projects and products research at the Vantage Personal Care technology organization in China lab. This role will develop new applications promoting Vantage technologies and support for claim substantiation of Vantage ingredients. This role will require cross-functional collaboration between business units and external partners to help solve customers’ challenges, as well as to drive optimization effectiveness of process/procedures and best practices associated with application/formulation development. The Research Scientist will have strong know-how of cosmetic formulation and will be responsible for conducting product evaluation study to support products promotion. As a research scientist, this role will require flexibility to travel to meet with customers at their sites and tradeshows. Laboratory safety is a must and it is expected that the scientist practices standards and best lab procedures and will be a positive safety contributor at Vantage. **Essential Duties And Responsibilities** + Conduct Formulation Research and Application Development for the Personal Care business unit. + Contribute to product performance study to support for claim substantiation of Vantage ingredients. + Support for regional selected events, such as tradeshows and seminars on formulation/solution selling. + Build good relationships with R&D side of customers to deliver Vantage formulation/solutions. + Contribute to technical service addressing customers/market current and future needs, requirements opportunities, competitive intelligence, and technology trends. + Contribute to feedback customer/market unmet needs to drive new product development activities within Vantage. + The scientist is expected to travel up to 25% of the time to visit customers and tradeshows. + Laboratory safety is a must, maintain daily safe practices and best procedures in lab. **Knowledge, Skills and Experience** **Essential** + Bachelor’s Degree or above in Biology, Chemistry, or Fine Chemistry. + More than 5 years technical experience in personal care formulations, basic knowledge of major cosmetic raw materials, formulation skills, claim support. + In-depth knowledge of application research on the fundamental understandings of raw materials, including benefits, efficacy, formulation tips. + Strong passion for personal care industry, self-motivated, problem-solving, and analytical skills. + Ability to work independently and to manage multiple projects over a range of disciplines and to keep the on schedule. + Ability to interface with internal and external contacts at all levels to complete assigned tasks and to maximize customer satisfaction. + Good Skills in English. **Desirable** + 5-10 years of personal care industry experience in Formulation development. + Previous product performance/clinical study experience in PC raw materials preferred. + Previous experience in technical service preferred. + Bachelor’s Degree or above in Biology, Chemistry, or Fine Chemistry. + More than 5 years technical experience in personal care formulations, basic knowledge of major cosmetic raw materials, formulation skills, claim support. + In-depth knowledge of application research on the fundamental understandings of raw materials, including benefits, efficacy, formulation tips. + Strong passion for personal care industry, self-motivated, problem-solving, and analytical skills. + Ability to work independently and to manage multiple projects over a range of disciplines and to keep the on schedule. + Ability to interface with internal and external contacts at all levels to complete assigned tasks and to maximize customer satisfaction. + Good Skills in English Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are Enabling Tomorrow's Solutions Today. As a company on the move, you’ll be working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here.