About the SWSCC
The Southwest Chapter began in 1975. There are approximately 150 members predominantly from Texas. The chapter conducts monthly meetings throughout the year and has a dinner dance social in December. Most of the meetings are in the Dallas area.The Society strives to increase and disseminate scientific information through meetings and events. By promoting research in cosmetic science and industry, and by setting high ethical, professional and educational standards, we reach our goal of improving the qualifications of cosmetic scientists.
Upcoming Events
May 2013 Educational Seminar
Omni Dallas Park West Hotel
1590 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy
Dallas, TX 75234
7:45am - Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:15pm - Morning Seminars
12:00pm - Lunch
1:30pm - Afternoon Seminars
*** Below is a list of the presentations from this event for you to download.***
2. Natural & Organic Cosmetics: Update on ISO Standards Activity by Farah K. Ahmed, VP / AGC
4. Renewable Raw Materials for Novel Cosmetic Ingredients by Inolex
Sponsor the May Educational Seminar
Please click here to purchase Sponsorships for this event.Special Announcements
Nationial SCC anounces the opening of the competition for the IFSCC Henry Maso Young Scientist Award 2013 and the Maison De Navarre Young Scientist Prize 2013. Please Click her for more information.2012 Presentations
To view presentations from this year's Supplier's Day, please select from the choices below:
Dr. Roberto Dal Toso - Sederma, The Science of Plant Stem Cells.
Dr. Estelle Loing - LucasMeyer, "New Strategy to Reverse Signs of Aging"
Joseph Albanese - 3V, "Formulating with Rheology Modifiers"
Janet Winter Blaschke - International Cosmetics & Regulatory Specialists, LLC,
"Formulator's Dilemma: California to Europe, Ingredient Restrictions"
To view presentations from the monthly meetings, please select from the choices below:
September 2012: Glenda Williams - , Director-International Regulatory Affairs-Global Strategies "Global Challenges for Manufacturers: Canada and the EU"
October 2012: Christopher Johnson - Kinetik Technologies
"Natural Alternatives for Cosmetic Preservation"
Job Opportunities
SALES POSITION OPENING-Alpha Aromatics
We are looking for independent sales representatives who have experience selling related chemicals to cosmetic packagers and cosmetic companies, such as colorings/dyes, emulsifiers/surfactants, moisturizers, alcohols/solvents, etc. Formulation experience is a plus but not a necessity. The geographic location and expanded industries are open to discussion.
Contact:
Bryan Zlotnik, Vice President
By email bryan.zlotnik@alphaaromatics.com Toll free at 1-800-295-5261
CHEMIA CORPORATION - Regional Sales Executive. For details, please click here.
QA/QC Manager (Cosmetics/OTC Manufacturing). For details, please click here.
For consideration, please send resume and salary requirements to hr@naturich.com
MANAGER, PRODUCT SAFERY AND DATA INTEGRITY.- Limited Brands, Columbus, OH headquarters. Full relocation support is available.
OVERVIEW: The Manager is the functional leader managing product safety, efficacy and data integrity functions for assigned brand � Bath and Body Works (including Home Fragrance) or Victoria�s Secret Beauty, and support Victoria�s Secret apparel projects as needed. The manager is also responsible for monitoring and implementing safety, efficacy and development on a global scale. Being a scientific advisor and facilitating introduction of new technologies and functional ingredients to maximize product performance and market positioning. Providing guidance and communication to business sub-brands and support our influence in external industry trade expert committees. Leading and guiding Formula Control and Change Management to ensure product data integrity for assigned brand, including comprehensive end-to-end data, formula, information accuracy, completeness and accountable for formula change follow-up and communication. Guiding and supporting career development for direct reports and mentoring junior staff for continual development of safety and efficacy capability to expand functional expertise and skills. Apply online here: http://bit.ly/QHmvam
Senior Applied Technical Scientist-Formulator. Lipscomb Chemical is seeking an Applied Technical Scientist-Formulator for Personal & Home Care. This key individual will be starting up and growing a Southern California applications laboratory to support customers and enhance the Lipscomb Chemical technical sales effort. We are looking for a formulating expert for all of Lipscomb�s supplier ingredients for personal and home care. The individual will serve as a resource for the Sales Team and assist customers with formulation and scale up issues. Additional activities will be to create interesting and effective formulations and prototypes. Qualified candidates must possess formulating knowledge for both personal and home care, have a technical degree, and reflect a career in delivering chemistry solutions. Lipscomb Chemical � Long Beach, CA is part of the OMYA Group - Oftringen, Switzerland. Contact Mark Stepanek at (562)961-3333 or mstepanek@lipscombchemical.com.
Skin Actives Scientific - Cosmetic Chemist / Supervisor. For details please click here.
Production Supervisor/Manager - We are seeking an individual with 5 to 7 years experience in cosmetic production. The successful candidate will have experience in making both creams/lotions as well as pigmented products. Must have experience in supervising production staff. Bilingual skills are highly desirable. Send both resume and salary requirements to:
Management Services
P.O. Box 110208
Carrollton, TX 75011-0208
R&D Formulator - We are seeking an individual with 5 to 7 years work experience on the bench developing skin care and pigmented products. Send both resume and salary requirements to: Management Services P.O. Box 110208 Carrollton, TX 75011-0208
Formulation Chemist - Autumn Harp, Burlington, VT. For details please click here.
Entry Level Laboratory Technician - GDMI, Inc in Garland, has an opening for a R&D Lab Technician. Position requires good math skills, organization and creativity for working with a team to formulate cosmetic products. Experience a plus. Please Fax Resume and salary history to 972-485-9529 Attn: Terry Meacham
Beauty Manufacturing Solutions Corporation
Topical OTC Drug products, Color Cosmetics, Skin Care, Hair Care.
Location: In the heart of DFW
Please contact csmith@beautymanufacture.com
Actively interviewing for the following positions:
Quality Assurance
Analytical
Production Assembly
Raw Material and Batch Testing
Maintenance - PLC knowledge desired
Plant Engineers
Compounders
Line Supervisors
Formulation Chemists
Formulation Technicians
Sales and Marketing Cost Analyst
For details please click here.
Quality Control Microbiologist
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Regulatory Specialist
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Dallas Packaging Sales Rep., Best China Sourcing, LLC
Description - BCS is a fast growing China packaging manufacturers rep company focusing on personal care/cosmetic industry. Position will require an established network, experience prospecting and cold calling, the development of new customers to achieve budgeted growth goals and maintaining current customer accounts. 3+ years of successful selling experience is preferred. Email resume to jobs@bestchinasourcingllc.com. Posted 1/17/12.