Intern - Port Jervis R&D Hourly SGA

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Summary:
Join our R&D team as a summer intern and gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of cosmetic manufacturing. Collaborate with experts across departments and see your contributions come to life in products that reach consumers worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the process on how to create and produce a product. Some examples but are not limited to:
• Concealers and foundations
• Lipsticks and lip glosses
• Loose and pressed powders
• Gain a basic understanding of raw materials and their function.
• Observe the chemists for scaleup batch process.
• After an adequate amount of shadowing, be able to make batches as directed by Group Leader.
• Translate procedures from R&D to a production standpoint.
• Learn terminology of the equipment used in production setting.
• Conduct and verify fill weight claims.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Degree in Chemistry.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.