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Assistant chemical designer.
Description
Traditionally, the work of perfumists and cosmetologists has been based on sensory analysis, their knowledge of raw materials and fragrances, and their subjectivity and experience. The increase in demand, the strict standards for identification of any potential risks and the need of consumers to know the formula of the products they use, implies the need of applying the latest scientific advances to manufacturing processes. The development of instrumental analysis, mainly solid phase micro-extraction (SPME), chromatographic techniques and electronic sensors, has enabled in-depth research into the composition of perfumes and cosmetics and to determine the ones responsible for their effects. In this context, design analysts perform their function by providing support to creative professionals, carrying out the identification and quantitative assay of the components of different formulations and helping adjust the end product through interpretation of these results. The job belongs to the analytical research department which exists in the majority of perfume and cosmetics companies, and also involves performing analytical and physical, chemical and microbiological tests on samples from quality control, production or registration studies, as well as collaborating in the development and improvement of analytical methods to reduce turnaround time or increase the quality of the results.
Tasks
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Centre per al desenvolupament professional Porta22
Barcelona Treball (Porta22)
Llacuna, 156-162, 08018 Barcelona
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Monday to Friday from 9 to 18 h