Why you Should Do a Scientific Talk
Have you ever thought of doing a talk at a scientific symposium? Well, if you haven’t you should consider doing it. Read on to learn…
Category: Career
How to get the most out of a cosmetic industry meeting or trade show
As a cosmetic chemist you are presented with ample opportunities to go to trade shows. It seems there is some kind of meeting going on…
Looking for a cosmetic science job?
A common request we get here on Chemists Corner is the request for a job. I never mind this much and am happy to give…
How can cosmetic chemists make more money?
Someone on the forum said that they loved being a cosmetic chemist but were looking to make more money. Here is what I responded. ———-…
Will this help inspire girls to take science?
I have to say that I appreciate the effort but I’m not sure this video hits the mark. The European Commission has the laudable goal…
You work for yourself
There were a couple of troubling stories that I read about actions taken by some of the biggest cosmetic companies. In one, Unilever reports that…
Cosmetic Science Masters Program at the London College of Fashion
If you are interested in getting an advanced degree to help your cosmetic formulating prospects, you might consider the London College of Fashion. Here is…
How much money does a cosmetic chemist make?
When you go through college and get a degree in science, you can rest assured that you are taking the hardest courses that the university…
Undergraduate Cosmetic Science Program opening in the Fall
We just received word that the University of Toledo will be starting a new Pharmaceutics/Cosmetic Science Major in the fall of 2012. This will be…
Recent Job Posts for Cosmetic Chemists
While this site is primarily about the science of cosmetics, it is also about helping future chemists get cosmetic science jobs. If fact, we have…
Message to Undergraduate Chemists Looking for a Job
This is a guest blog post written by cosmetic chemist Mica Oba. She is currently an undergraduate in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and spent some time working…
How Cosmetic Chemistry is Like Cooking
It’s pretty common to hear people complain that they didn’t like Chemistry in school because it was too hard or too boring. And perhaps the…
What subject should a cosmetic chemist focus on?
I just read an article which suggested that 2012 will be the year of the skin care formulator. They went on to list a number…
What background do you need to become a cosmetic chemist?
We get asked this question a fair amount by people who are in college, high school or are even just interested in starting a new…
The Realities of a Cosmetic Chemist Career
We get lots of career questions about cosmetic chemistry related to salary, how much education you need and how easy it will be to advance…
Monthly goal update - January
At the start of every year I put together a goal list which articulates all I want to accomplish for the year. I’ve been doing…
Cosmetic Science Consultant Questions
A little while back we received the following questions about being a cosmetic chemist consultant. Since there are a number of you who may end…
What major should I take to be a cosmetic chemist
A lot of people have asked us what they should major in if they want to become a cosmetic chemist. There are a wide variety…
What a cosmetic chemist can expect when put on television
On Tuesday I had the opportunity to be a guest expert on the Dr. Oz television show here in the US. It’s a nationally televised…
Interview with a UK cosmetic chemist
I stumbled on this interview that a cosmetic chemist working in the UK gave for the Guardian. She does an excellent job of describing what…