Sally Beauty Holdings, the world’s largest wholesale and retail distributor of beauty supplies, is currently searching for a Product Safety Scientist. Our world headquarters is conveniently located just five minutes north of Lake Lewisville, Texas off of I35E.
The Product Safety Scientist will be responsible for providing the technical expertise for product safety assessments and ensures chemical ingredient regulatory compliance.
- Develops and maintains databases to house chemical ingredient safety and regulatory information. Interacts with vendors/raw material manufacturers and obtain all necessary technical information, including BSE certificates. Researches available literature for safety data on ingredients. Reviews and summarizes safety data from all sources.
- Works closely with Merchandizing Department on private label product development. Evaluates quantitative formulas for regulatory compliance and safety assessment of the products.
- Develops and maintains a database to house fragrance material information. Interacts with vendors to obtain IFRA compliance certificate and safety evaluation for each fragrance composition. Obtains semi-quantitative fragrance disclosure and enters in the database. Assesses product impact as per IFRA annual amendment and other regulations affecting fragrances.
- Researches and maintains up-to-date ingredient regulatory status from various US and international regulatory agencies.
- Prepares safety assessment section of PCPC Safety Information Summary for each private label product.
- Maintains a close watch on developing science/toxicology issues related to cosmetic ingredients. Responds to PCPC and other ingredient use surveys.
- Provides safety testing and claim substantiation support for private label products. Selects and qualifies outside labs to perform required studies. Coordinates with outside lab on study protocol preparation, testing sample submission, etc.
Requirements:
- PhD in toxicology, pharmacology, biomedical sciences, chemistry, or biochemistry required.
- One to three years of industry and/or academic laboratory experience.
- Understanding of pre-clinical and clinical studies and able to summarize findings accurately. Experience in US and international regulatory issues a plus.
- Good knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and database systems like Access, etc.
- Versed in various Internet literature search engines.
- Good writing ability, communication skills, and organization skills. Must be familiar with chemical names and technical terms.
To apply, visit the Careers at Sally Beauty website.
We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, merchandise discounts, tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, and 401(k) with company match.
Sally Beauty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Michelle Nielsen
Corporate Recruiter
Sally Beauty Supply, LLC
3001 Colorado Blvd.
Denton, TX 76210
Phone 940.297.2022 Fax 972.297.2110