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Sabrina McCarthy

Education

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The City College of New York – Honors Program Enrollment Aug 2014 – May 2019

Chemical Engineering (B.E.), Minor in Chemistry

Objective

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Creative and innovative senior chemical engineering student with research, customer service, and management skills. Currently seeking a full-time position with the aim of creating safer, consumer-friendly cosmetic products.

Research Experience

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KTH Royal Institute of Technology – Micro and Nano systems Department Stockholm, Sweden

Undergraduate Researcher – Mentor: Dr. Anna Herland June 2017 – Aug 2017

Patterned vessel-like structures in polydimethylsiloxane and collagen using femtosecond laser technology, altering the frequency, power, and repetition rate of the laser beam
Characterized the optimal parameters for 3D ablation of cell-seeded collagen in a liquid environment to create a vascular construct, minimizing the formation of cavitation bubbles and eliminating micro-cracking in the fabricated channels
Mastered how to do a cell culture and used fluorescence microscopy to analyze astroglia U87 brain cancer cells embedded in collagen

The City College of New York – Microfluidics Department New York, NY

Undergraduate Researcher – Mentor: Dr. Charles Maldarelli Feb 2017 – May 2017

Utilized soft lithography, chemical vapor deposition, and surface modification techniques to create a microfluidic device
Created polydimethylsiloxane-based molds using a silicon wafer master

Design Experience

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The City College of New York Fall 2017

Senior Design I – Conversion of Excess Steam and Landfill Gas to Hydrogen

Formulated a process flow diagram in Aspen with a design team to find which set of reactors, catalytic converters, and heat exchangers resulted in the highest production of hydrogen
Calculated capital, reactor and annual costs to determine the economics of the overall process

Work Experience

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Lucille Roberts Gym Queens, NY

Welcome Team Member Sep 2017 – Present

Consistently improve customer satisfaction through expert resolution of conflicts, issues, and concerns
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of club policies regarding payments, account changes, and upgrades
Consult with customers to evaluate fitness goals and determine the best workout programs for them

Gentleway Masters Judo Club Queens, NY

Assistant Judo Coach Sep 2016 – Present

Coach junior-judo competitors during practice and ensure they learn the basic fighting skills they need for tournaments
Communicate safety regulations to junior competitors and their parents in order to maintain a safe environment

Special Skills/Qualities

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Operating System Skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint
Qualities: Resourceful, Organized, Communicative, Creative, Self-Motivated, and Hard Working

Awards and Society Involvement

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American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Head Year Coordinator Jan 2018 – Present
1^st Place at the 2017 AICHE Annual Student Conference Poster Competition Minneapolis, MN

Cover Letter

Lóreal

United States, U.S.A

October 2, 2018

Dear Sir or Madam:

I would like to express my strong interest in a full-time position at Lóreal. I believe that my strong technical and interpersonal skills combined with my experience working on research and design projects make me an ideal candidate for this position.

While pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering at the City College of New York, I have focused on several extracurricular activities to complement my education, including hands-on research experience and campus involvement. Last summer, I was sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to conduct international research at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. For three months, I conducted research on femtosecond laser patterning of cell scaffold materials for 3D vascularization modeling. I worked collaboratively with other research students and was able to hone my analytical and observational skills in a professional setting. At the end of my research, I presented my results to a panel of students and professors, which allowed me to improve my public speaking abilities. I went on to present my research at the 2017 AICHE Annual Student Conference Poster Competition where I received 1st place in the “Food, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology” category for my research topic and presentation skills.

Additionally, I have worked with a team of students on a senior design project in which we simulated a process flowsheet using ASPEN and performed an economic analysis of the conversion of excess steam and landfill gas to hydrogen. I was responsible for managing team logistics and distributing responsibilities among my peers. I also became proficient in extracting relevant information from multiple research papers for our final report.

Aside from my research and design experience, I work as a Welcome Team Member at Lucille Roberts Gym, which has provided me with a strong customer focus. My experience as a customer service specialist has taught me the importance of conflict resolution and time management. I am also a judo coach and instructor where I teach students fighting techniques and disciplinary habits. Both jobs require me to multi-task and ensure members of the club are satisfied. As a Welcome Team Member and judo instructor, I am required to demonstrate leadership skills and provide guidance when complications arise.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any additional information for an interview. I can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at (347) 592-7256. I look forward to hearing back from you and to have the opportunity to discuss how I could make a positive and meaningful contribution at Lóreal through my hard work, dedication, and desire to innovate.

Sincerely,

Sabrina McCarthy

Job Posting

Formulation Chemist-Pre Development (Face)

Position Title: Chemist I

Supervisor Title: Manager

Department/Location: Face Pre Development/111 T

MAJOR FUNCTION

Join the Pre-Development team to develop innovative and disruptive make-up products with proven consumer perceivable benefits. Ready to gain knowledge and experience in film formers and other innovative technologies in order to create disruptive face products.

Work in a team-oriented environment to identify new technologies with potential benefits and translate the technology into cosmetic products. Interact with various groups within R&I for new product development, product concept testing, and to ensure a smooth transition of new products and technology to the development team. Work with consumers to understand their needs to ensure the creation of a consumer centric product.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develop innovative cosmetic products by utilizing new technology to fully explore the potential benefits and disrupt the market.
Work closely with the cross-functional team to identify new raw materials and new technologies to help build a consumer centric strategy in order to create a product that answers consumers’ needs.
Utilize not just technical thinking but, creative thinking of ways to understand how to formulate based on what is heard from the consumer.
Work closely with cross-functional labs to ensure a smooth transition of new products and technologies to the development team.
Communicate and present the technology and new products to Marketing and different categories within the company.
Develop good knowledge of the competitive environment and maintain a close awareness of consumer need gaps and marketing trends.
Communicate development challenges to management on a timely basis while showing creativity and resourcefulness to offer alternative solutions.

III. JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related. Master’s degree preferred

Excellent knowledge of structure and property relationships is desirable

Preferably with a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in the cosmetic and personal care industry.

Be able to work under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to identify and verbalize various cosmetic product sensorial attributes

Creative and self-motivated. Be able to think out of the box and willing to take an extra step to get the job done.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Knowledge of Pigments and Shade Matching a Plus.

Foreign language skills such as French is a plus.

Authorization to work long term in the U.S. required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application for a recognized disability under applicable law, please email [email protected]. Please note this email will only respond to specific requests for assistance completing the application as a request for accommodation for a disability. All others will not be considered.

Job Summary

PositionFormulation Chemist-PreDevelopment (Face)
TEAMResearch & Innovation
Job TypeFull – Time
Job LocationNew Jersey – Clark

LINK TO JOB POSTING:

https://careers.loreal.com/global/en/job/54165/Formulation-Chemist-PreDevelopment-Face