Carnegie Mellon University

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Senior Principle Scientist at NYX Professional Makeup

Rare Beauty

Director Of Research Development

Responsible for technical training and process alignment for NYX contract manufacturers/vendors. This includes cultivating vendor relationships, training on formulation, testing and process guidelines.

NYX Professional Makeup

Senior Principle Scientist

Manage a group of Open Development Chemists to develop global product launches for NYX in Make Up & Skincare categories. Working directly with Product Development to manage multiple projects from conception stage until launch.

Technical Director Open Development

Managing the shade and formulation development lab
Creating new shades and effects for salon nail products, from nail polish to UV gel formulations
Formulating nail and skin care products
Conducting, stability, safety and consumer testing
Working with marketing teams on developing new technology and product ideas

Nail Alliance

R&D and New Product Development Manager

R&D and technical support for Product Development teams
Working with cosmetic manufacturers on shade matching and developing new formulations
Conducting stability and packaging testing
Approving first production finished goods onsite at the fillers 
Performing QC inspections of packaging and finished goods

Maesa

QA and Technical Services Manager

Formulating eye, face and nail cosmetic products for US, Europe and Asia launches
Working with international marketing groups on product development and communication to consumers
Coordinating with pilot and production plants for industrializing formulas 
Conducting stability, safety, microbiology, compatibility and consumer testing on formulations
Working with packaging suppliers to develop new makeup applicators 
Mentoring an Associate Chemist and a Chemist in the US Mascara Lab

L'Oreal USA

Group Leader

Liaison for Maybelline US Mascara and US Face Labs in China
Managed sample submissions for government registration and consumer testing
Approved L'Oreal Suzhou plant production bulk, finished goods and compatibility testing samples and coordinated with the plant on Face and Mascara production issues
Communicated with local marketing on formula technology and consumer insight and testing
Formulated liquid foundation silicone in water emulsion, water in oil emulsion, and hot-pour eye brightener products for the Asian market

L'Oreal China

International Brands Liaison

Developed Define A Lash Pulse Perfection washable and waterproof formulas for US, European and Asian launches
Developed Falsies washable mascara formula for US and European launches  
Worked on Lash Stiletto washable and waterproof formulas for US and European launches

Chemist

Managed Nail Color development projects for Maybelline/Gemey and Colorama Glossy Nail products
Worked with local marketing groups to shade match nail colors for animations and launches
Coordinated subcontracted nail enamel shade launches for Maybelline/Gemey 
Developed nail strengthening products for Maybelline/Gemey Europe

Prepared oil paint from synthesized pigments and performed light sensitivity and stability testing

Research Center on the Materials of the Artist and Conservator; Researched light treatment, light stability and storage of aged paper
Bleached yellowed, aged paper with day light incandescent lights and measured their yellowing process in open air storage and storage under nitrogen with a spectrophotometer, to determine if the paper aging process is oxygen dependent

Karin Quissell