1. JENNIFER BROWN
208 BLOOMFIELD AVE. NUTLEY, NJ 07110
9737877397 ▪ jbrown@rd.us.loreal.com ▪
Objective
Experienced chemist with over fifteen years of experience seeking to leverage my scientific and professional
expertise to work with the Clinical Claims Group.
Highlights
Member of Society of Cosmetic Chemists
Practiced in automation and titrations
Fifteen years worth of experience in research, innovation, and development
Accomplishments
During my years as formulation chemist, developed new haircolor formulations, which resulted in
several major launches
Took on the lead of several major projects
Experience
Analytical Chemist
May 2010 - Present
L’Oreal USA Research & Innovation – Clark, NJ
Perform analytical chemistry assays based on new and existing methodologies
Operate analytical instrumentation such as MT titrators and BUCHI distillation unit.
Responsible for providing analytical support to hair color chemists in a timely manner, in order of
priority
Troubleshooting processes and equipment such as titrators and distillation unit.
Created new laboratory processes
Compiled and analyzed test information
Gathered and presented important data findings to upper management at end of year, based on a
daily tracking sheet system of tasks performed throughout the year
Hair Color Formulation Chemist
February 2001 – May 2010
L’Oreal USA Research & Innovation – Clark, NJ
Knowledgeable of standard operating procedures
Responsible in following up with support groups and ensuring product launch meets deadlines
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Collaborated with Marketing team through meetings/conference calls in order to have a better
understanding and perspective of consumer’s needs
Troubleshooting and problem-solving formulations
Responsible for re-formulating existing formulations due to compliance issues
Owned the project, from conception to ready to launch on the market
Lab Technician
June 2000 – February 2001
Unilever Research – Edgewater, NJ
Analyzed phase transitions of prototype material by implementing a Differential Scanning
Calorimeter (DSC 2910 module)
Performed small size formulations for skin testing
Knowledgeable of optical microscope to measure the particle size of the prototype material
Compiled and presented important data to upper management on experimental findings
Relative Experience
Job Shadowing
Dec. 2016
Job shadowed for a day at the Consumer Product Evaluation Center
Returned the following week to witness a Focus Group Study on a hair repair product
Job shadowed for a day at the Instrumental Evaluation Center, and witnessed a nail study test
conducted the next day.
Survey Questionnaire
Have prepared in the past, a survey questionnaire for hair color team to receive feedback on their
experience using Sharepoint.
Skills
Extensive background in haircolor chemistry
Knowledgeable in MS Word Perfect, Excel, and Power Point
Fluent in English and Spanish
Great troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Team player
Quick learner
Ability to handle complexity and multiple tasks
Ability to work and coordinate with outside vendors dealing with repair and installation of new
equipment and machinery
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Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
May 2000 ▪ Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
References
References available upon request