MWSCC CHAPTER EDUCATIONAL DINNER MEETING

“Creating a Sensory Experience” Jaime Singer

Technical Service Representative and Culinary Specialist - CP Kelco

AbstractFood science and cosmetic chemistry share many parallels in the consumer marketplace. Bothdisciplines of science are dedicated to provide consumers with products that evoke emotions and createa sensory experience. Many times the scientist is so focused on the product, that the end result of anemotional consumer experience is forgotten. In culinary innovation, the sensory experience of theconsumer is at the forethought and the product is built from the end result backwards. Applying thisthought process to food science and cosmetic chemistry allows the scientist to see their productdevelopment path from a new perspective, allowing for an expansion of the mental toolbox. Additionally,the scientist can draw from experiences of both disciplines as we see many of the same types ofproducts in both the food and cosmetics marketplace; such as, emulsions, suspensions, andconcentrations.

BioJaime Singer is an accomplished Food Scientist with more than 10 years in theindustry and over 200 active products in the Retail and Foodservice markets.Currently in the role of Technical Service Representative with CP Kelco, Jaime iscontributing to the company’s success with her unique skill set of Foodserviceproduct development knowledge paired with her passion for Culinology inspiredinnovation. Culinology inspired Jaime to returCulinary Scientist, which should be completed by the end of 2013. She is also an active member in boththe Research Chef’s Association and the Institute of Food Technologists. When Jaime is not drivinginnovation with her customers she enjoys exploring the culinary and mixology trends in her home town ofChicago, as well as long distance running, and developing culinary delights in her own kitchen. Jaime is amember of the Chicago Area Runner’s Association and acts as a mentor for younger athletes looking to

outine.

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Elaine’s… News, Notesand More! ........ ........ 2

Meeting Venue ......... 3

Chapter s . . . . . . . .4-5, 8-9

Feature Article.. ......... 6

Stanley Allured Award . . 7

National News.. . . . . . . 10

Employment . . . . . . . 11

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“May your stuffing be tasty, may your turkey plump, may your potatoesand gravy, have nary a lump. May your yams be delicious and our piestake the prize, and may your Thanksgiving dinner, stay off your thighs!” ~Author Unknown

Our November technical dinner meeting at CaféLa Cava in Des Plaines, IL was jam-packed withexcitement and activities! For starters, theboard was pleased to inaugurate the month ofNovember as "Emeritus month" as a dedicationto our emeritus members. I would like to send asincere thanks our Emeritus members. Withoutyou, those coming along afterward would nothave been. Based on Emeritus turnout andfeedback, the dedication appears to have been appreciated.

The technical speaker for the evening, Mr. Sudhakar Puvvada, the VicePresident of R&D at ViJon, presented the topic: “Product Development inthe Private Label Industry.” This industry is growing steadily in all productcategories ranging from sanitizers and epsom salts, body washes,shampoos and anti-aging facial products. Along with steady growth, thereare increased challenges for new product development which includeincreased performance, improved quality and speed, higher consumerexpectations, regulatory standards and competitive pricing. Mr. Puvvada’stalk addressed these challenges and the strategies adopted by the productdevelopers for the private label industry.

Following the technical presentation, SCC’s National President, Mr.Joseph Dallal, installed the 2013 MWSCC board of directors. Pleaseextend your congratulations and encouragement to Chair – TomLehman, Chair-Elect -Dusanka “Duey” Colovic, Secretary- Gina Cosbyand Michael Mack – Treasurer.

Next, the distinguished 2012 Stanley Allured Lifetime Service Award waspresented to Dr. Gene Frank for his passion and dedicated service to theMWSCC. We were fortunate to have Gene’s wife, Rachel, family members,and Janet Ludwig - Allured present at the dinner, along with a host of friends and colleagues to celebrate his accomplishments.

The awards ceremony portion of our evening concluded with theannouncement of the six MWSCC 2013 Scholarship winners by thescholarship committee chair, Dr. Gene Frank. Congratulations to all ourscholars!

Thank you to everyone who donated to “Operation Make a Child Smile” –Marine’s Toys-for-Tots toy drive. Unfortunately, the marine detachment wasunable to make it to the meeting. However, the Toys-For-Tots coordinator,Staff Sergeant Rodrigo G. Roman, sends his sincere apologies and wishes

f SergeantRoman, Sergeant Israel Andujar, Corporal Thomas Fretwell, and LanceCorporal John Guinta for collecting our donations. Our next Novemberdinner meeting has already been scheduled in their 2013 calendars!

eeloquently summed up by Theodore Roosevelt when he said; “Let usremember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us,and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, andshows itself in deed.” It has been a pleasure to serve and I hope you willgive the incoming board as much, if not more support, than out going board.

Happy Thanksgiving, Happy Holidays, and a very Merry Christmas to all,

Elaine

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Chapter Meeting Venue

January 8th MWSCC Chapter Meeting

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Location:Monastero’s Ristorante & Banquets3935 W. Devon AvenueChicago, IL 60659(773) 588-2515

Menu

Appetizers: Mini Arancine, Chicken Liverswith Bacon, Italian Meatballs, Spinach and

Ricotta Puff Pastry

Soup: Tomato Basil Soup with Pastina

Salad: Caesar Salad

Main Entrée: Chicken Breast Vesuvio,Vesuvio Potatoes, Eggplant Rollantine,Baby Shells with Spinach and Ricotta,

Broccoli and Glazed Carrots

Dessert: Spumoni Ice Cream and Cake (Yellow Dough with Cannoli Filling)

The Meeting is Free. Dinner is $35 for Members, $45 for Non-Members, $20 for Emeritus and Retired Members.There will be a $10 no show fee

Schedule:4:15 pm CST: Board Meeting 4:30 pm CST: Social Hour (Cash Bar) 5:30 pm CST: Speaker & Q&A 6:30 pm CST: Dinner

Monastero’s Ristorante & Banquets has always balanced quantity and quality in theirofferings of traditional Sicilian and Italian-American cuisine while being a leader in industrytrends.

Experience a true taste of Sicily at Monastero’s in a modern and elegant, yet casualatmosphere rich with culture and live entertainment on weekends. Whether in the mood forsome Italian “comfort food,” or to try an exciting new dish, there is something to satisfyevery discerning palette at Monastero’s, accompanied with a level of service that completesthe Monastero’s goal of making each of their guests feel as if they have been welcomed intothe Monastero’s home.

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Chapter News M WSCC

New MWSCC Executive Board Members

Left to right:: Michael Mack (Treasurer), Gina Cosby (Secretary), Dusanka“Duey” Colovic (Chair-Elect), and Tom Lehman (Chair)

Getting to Know Your New Chair-Elect

SCCoop was able to catch our newly elected Chair-ElectDusanka (Colovic) Vos and ask her for an interview and she wasmore than happy to oblige. Be sure to congratulate her!

How long have you been involved with the SCC? I’ve been anactive member of the SCC since Feb 2006. What companies have you worked for? Unilever, McIntyreGroupWho is your current employer? Rhodia (soon to be Solvay),

Sales Representative

Academic record: Purdue University Calumet, B.S. Chemistry 2002Why do you think SCC membership is important? Membership is important to foster thedevelopment of future industry leaders. Being an SCC member has helped foster my owncareer thr ned and the amazing connections I havemade with colleagues. I am forever grateful. Additional professional memberships: NoneAwards: Society of Cosmetic Chemist Young Scientist Award, November 2008What is your favorite SCC moment (function, event, talk or other)? I particularly enjoy itwhen Teamworks rolls ar eamworks in March of 2006, one month afterI began working for the McIntyre Group. I admit at the time I had no idea what I was gettinginto. Now when I attend Teamworks, it reminds me of how far I’ve come. Where have you lived? San Diego, CA; Munster, IN; Dyer, INTell us about your hobbies or leisure activities: My hobbies include traveling, traveling andmore traveling.If you could have a super-power what would it be? I would love to be able to teleportmyself to help support my hobby!What is your favorite vacation spot? Jamaica, ya mon!What is your favorite restaurant? I love Mexican food and there are too many for me tochoose from when I go back home to San Diego.What is your favorite board game? Pictionary, even though I can’t draw.

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November was Emeritus Month!

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Feature Article

Choosing the Right Preservatives or Protection System for Your Personal Care Product

by Laura M. SzymczakThe effective protection of cosmetic formulations with safe and reliable preservation systems is an importantresponsibility of the formulator. This selection has to account for criteria such as consumers’ desires, countryregulations, formulation type, as well as technical and company requirements. The challenges involved with selection ofan appropriate preservative system are clear. The options available to prrequire profound expertise as formulators need to ensure they are meeting all other required criteria, foremost protectingthe consumer’s health against the risks of inappropriately preserved formulations.

When meeting the emotional needs of customers, what also must be considered are the desires of the formulator andhis or her company. A formulating chemist may have preferred preservatives which they choose to use in a formulation.They may be inclined to use ones which have showed good antimicrobial results in previous formulations, ones thatbest suit their price point or ones that meet environmental requirements. Some companies prefer formulating withtraditional preservatives, such as isothiazolinones, formaldehyde-releasers, parabens, IPBC, and other synthetic blends,while other companies prefer the choice of a more natural formulation, and use a natural or nature-identical preservativesystem.Sustainability is also becoming a key factor that is taken into account during the selection of an antimicrobial system,where there is a desire for formulators to use preservative systems that are biodegradable. Formulators may encountersome road blocks if they choose to select a “greener” preservative. Natural preservatives often come with environmentalimplications where the by-products linger after disposal, adding just another challenging element in selection.

The regulatory framework is another driver in preservative selection. The European regulations with the featured positivelist, the EU Cosmetics Directive, are fairly well accepted around the world, and can serve as a guide when selecting apreservative for formulation. This Directive may be helpful when using industry standard chemistries. But when dealingwith non-traditional and more “natural” preservatives, many times these are not regulated as a preservative unless theyappear in Council Directive 76/768/EEC Annex VI. The EU Cosmetics Directive is not the only regulatory board withwhich formulators need to be familiar. Depending on where a product is to be sold, other regulatory considerationsapply. Japan, for example, follows separate regulatory directives; the Japanese Standards for Cosmetics issued by theMinistry of Health and Welfare and the Comprehensive Licensing Standardsof Cosmetics. The US also has regulations in place set forth by the Personal Care Products Council via the CosmeticIngredients Review, and in China, regulatory boards are enforcing the SFDA and IECSC raw ingredient inventories inplace.

Working with a solution providing competent partner is essential in today’s world of Personal Care. A partner that canoffer a tool to simplify the selection of a preservative or prparameters should be essential for a formulator.

FormulaProtect™ is a new interactive, online application that allows formulators to save time and easily identifypr equiredspectrum, formulation type, regulatory and organizational approvals, amongst other criteria, the user will be presentedwith a selection of preservative options along with detailed information on each of them. This tool will help provideguidance to formulators in selecting preservatives that meet their marketing needs and provide the ef equiredthroughout the lifetime of the cosmetic product.

For more information or to use FormulaProtect™ to choose the preservative or protection systems that meet yourpersonal care product’s needs, visit http://www.lonza.com/products-services/personal-care.aspx. Laura Szymczak is the Global Marketing Manager, Personal Care Preservation for Lonza.

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Stanley Allured Lifetime Award

Honoring a Lifetime of Service to the Midwest Chapter

Following Sudhakar Puvvada's (Vi-Jon) informative presentation and a delicious dinner,Elaine Harris (2012 Chair, Ingredion) and Melissa Tolla (2011 Chair, VVF LLC) introducedthe 2012 Stanley Allured Lifetime Service Award and recipient. The “Stanley Allured LifeTime Service Award” was begun in 2010 to recognize a member of the Midwest SCCChapter for a life time of distinguished contributions, achievements and service to theChapter. Janet Ludwig (President of Allured Business Media) presented the award in thepresence of Gene's wife, Rachel Frank and their children.

The 2012 Stanley Allured Lifetime Service Award was presented to Dr. Eugene Frank (Sr. V.P. of Sales and Marketing,RAANI Corporation). Dr. Frank joined the SCC in 1972, and, during his 40 years in the industry, he has worked on �nishedgoods in various personal care market segments at RAANI Corp , Kolar Labs and Jovan/Beecham Cosmetics.Throughout his career, Gene has continued to support the educational mission of the MWSCC as Scholarship CommitteChair. To use his words, "the role of Scholarship Chair in the Chapter is the role which has given him the greatest amountof satisfaction".

Dr. Frank (now an emeritus member) served as an elected of�cer in each of the four roles of the Midwest Chapter onnumerous occasions : MWSCC chair (1983, 1992 and 1999), MWSCC chair-elect (1982, 1991 and 1998), and as MWSCCsecretary and treasurer. At the National SCC level, he has served on appointments to the following committees: ChapterAffairs (1984), Councilor (1983 – 1984, 1991 – 1992, 1998 1999), Continuing Education Advisors (1994 – 1997), andCommittee on Chapter Affairs "COCA" (1998),

Bob (Buzz) Buzzelli (Ele Corporation), member of the Lifetime Service Committee, opened the �oor for comments andspoke about his friend: "Gene Frank has always stepped up when the Chapter has needed someone to run for of�ce. Hehas �lled the different executive of�cer positions on multiple occasions. Gene has been the Scholarship Chair for theMidwest Chapter for the past 10 years and is still continuing to run the program. Gene’s dedication to the Chapter isevidenced by the numerous times he has �lled the roles of Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. He does not hesitate tovolunteer his time and no role is too small for Gene to �ll."

Fellow members Dennis P. Ciechna, Nestor Tomasi, Anatoly Dameshek and Matt Zoeller also shared their thoughts andexperiences with Dr. Frank over his many years of SCC membership and reminisced of days at Jovan/BeechamCosmetics and Raani Corporation thereby taking us down memory lane. Matt Zoeller’s comments centered on thementoring that Gene provided to him over the course of their many years working together at Raani Corporation: “Geneis the SCC Member and close personal friend that encouraged me to becomemore active in the MW Chapter and Society. He has always been most unsel�shwith his time in helping me achieve success as both a Product DevelopmentChemist and Manager in the Personal Care Products Industry”. Anatoly Dameshek(Stepan) commented that "Gene was the VP of R&D and then Sr. V.P. Sales andMarketing at Raani Corp during the time they worked together. Gene was hismentor at his �rst job in the USA. Gene is a true professional and I feel I learned alot by working with him".

The closing comments and the most touching were delivered by Gene's youngest son, Dr. Jeremy Frank, M.D., who �ewto Chicago from Miami, FL to surprise his father.

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Congratulations to Our 2012 MWSCC Scholarship Winners!

TOYS for TOTSOur toy drive, affectionately named “MWSCC Operation Make-A-Child Smile,” in partnershipwith the Marine’s Toys for Tots annual campaign, was a huge success. Toys were donatedby members and friends of the Midwest Society of Cosmetic Chemists at our annual technical dinner meeting.

“I was pleased to be able to present our donation on behalf of our chapter members, Withheartfelt sincerity, thank you, we appreciate you and your fellow service members for all thatyou do. For our country, it’s people, and the little ones during the Christmas holidays!”- Elaine Harris

The servicemen pictured with Elaine are Staff Sergeant Rodrigo Roman, Sergeant IsraelAndujar, Corporal Thomas Fretwell, and Lance Corporal John Guinta.

SCC Continuing EducationFor additional information visit www.scconline.org

January 29 Fragrance as a Science • Instructed by Stephan HermanFebruary 6 Patents - A Practical Introduction • Instructed by Tony O’Lenick

February 6 Surfactants Instructed by Patricia Aikens, Ph.D.March 19-20 Preservatives and Product Preservation • Instructed by Donald Orth, Ph.D.March 19, 20 Basic Cell Biology: Applications in Skin Care and Cosmetics •

Instructed by Robert Carver, Ph.D.April 3 Practical Basics and Theory in Emulsion Technology • Instructed by John Carson

April 3-4 cGMPs for Cosmetics • Instructed by Joseph Albanese, Susan Frieje and Karl PoppMay 3 Anti-Aging Physiology and Technologies for the Cosmetic Chemist •

Instructed by Zoe Draelos, MD

Anna Zborek Mai Thao Mi Yun, Purdue University

College of PharmacyAdvisor: Dr. Douglas J.

LaCount

Benjamin Lins,Purdue University

Advisor: Doug Osman

Elham Tavasoli,

Iowa StateUniversityChemistry

DepartmentAdvisor: Dr. Javier Vela

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Chapter NewsM WSCC

MWSCC “Wall-of Fame” Project

We will begin the Midwest SCC Wall of Fame project! The oflist of past and present MWSCC Chairpersons has been receivedfrom the National of

As 2013 is a chapter anniversary year for MWSCC (our augurationdate was 1948,) we are collecting historical information and willbuild our virtual history archives on our website. Denny Ciechna,our Chapter historian, will be preparing the introduction.

We need your help to make this a success! A page of the pastMWSCC Chairs from 1948 to present will be posted on our website.Therefore, we need you to provide a digital or paper photographhead shot. Along with your picture, please submit your name andyear. You may provide a current photo or an image from the yearthat you were Chairperson (yes, fashion changes over time and sodo we!)

Ladies, please inform Perry, Kari, or myself as to how you wouldlike your last name to appear (in the event that you were Chair

your submission as well.

Paper photograph submissions should be sent to my home addressat 3032 Bennett Drive; Naperville IL 60564. Please mark theenvelope “Photo enclosed, DO NOT bend” to ensure properhandling. Photographs will be returned once scanned.

Thank You!Melissa Tolla

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MWSCC Discusses Private Label Growth By: Katie Anderson, Cosmetics and Toiletries Magazine

The agenda was chock-full at the November meeting of the Midwest chapter of theSociety of Cosmetic Chemists (MWSCC). Not only did the event award excellencewith the Stanley Allured Lifetime Service Award and the chapter's 2012 CosmeticScience Scholarships, but it also hosted the installation of new of apresentation on the private label industry by Sudhakar Puvvada, VP of R&D for Vijon.

Private Label Industry

The evening began with a presentation on the private label industry by Sudhakareas branded

personal care grew only 9%. He reasoned this growth with a boost from therecession, which he noted grew private label because, "People were looking for morevalue." However, Puvvada added it is interesting that private label has continued togrow after the recession ended.

North America has the greatest number of private label products, and growth hasmainly occured over the last few years. Puvvada added that some sellers such asCVS and Costco invest more to offer unique private label products. The growth inprivate label products is also driven by the growth in personal care and a betterconsumer perception about the quality offered by private label products. Whenpolled, 30% of consumers believed that private label products deliver better qualitythan branded products, 60% believed private label products are as good as brandedproducts and 20% believed private label products are not as good as brandedproducts.

Strong product categories for private label products are baby care, hair care, handsanitizers, hand washes and mouthwash, with skin care (face and body), hair care(styling) and body wash being emerging categories. There are three tiers of privatelabel products: value, which are basic in function; everyday, which comparethemselves to similar branded products; and premium, which claim to be better thansimilar branded products. Puvvada has seen a recent growth in the private labelindustry for anti-acne and facial cleansing products and he noted the growingimprovement in everyday private label products.

Private label brands are expanding into new technologies and fragrances, accordingto Puvvada. In addition, they are offering enhanced efthe branded personal care industry, the private label industry is seeing a continuedgrowth of naturals and requests for sustainable and "free from" products.

Success in the private label industry requires a number of elements, including:innovation speed, superior product aesthetics, meeting efconsumers, the right cost, long-term stability and regulatory compliance. Hedescribed formulating for private label products as a "combination of art andchemistry." Puvvada maintained that the private label formulator must focus on whatis important to the consumer and put major emphasis on aesthetics. The private labelformulator must deliver on a tighter timeline than branded products, but according toPuvvada, "We are not better than the brand, we are faster than the brand."

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SCC PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2012

What an Awesome Experience!

What a great year! Thank you very much for this opportunity to be President and CEO of thisprestigious and great SCC organization that has helped me through my career that started in 1978.

of my career. The SCC has brought so much into my life that I wouldn’t have otherwise seen, did,shared, and been involved in at local, national and International arenas.

I have been so fortunate to have met many of you who are the basis of the Global Personal Carebusiness at a Creative, Innovative, Research, Development, Deployment, ProjectManagement….levels, and the list goes on to include Chemists, Chemical Engineers, Biologists,Biophysicists, Microbiologists, Synthesis Chemists, Process engineers, Temps to Presidents andCEOs. We are a close knit family and an eclectic collection of people striving for bigger andbetter. Our efforts are enjoyed by most everyone on the planet; our inventions and innovationshave helped make the world the way it is and have shaped the future.

I hope you all have the opportunity to secure multiple mentors and enjoy the rewards of being amentor to someone in the industry, as well as serve on a committee, lead a committee or be anElected of ewards are priceless. I had the pleasureand opportunity of working with a very experienced and diverse Executive Committee, ourBoard of Directors, and dedicated staff of the National of e that the wholeoperation runs smoothly.

This year, as of September 30th, we added on 272 new members, for a total of 4,326 Members inthe USA and Canada across 18 chapters. We are in the middle of updating our Bylaws to 2012language and legal terms, which is involving the team work of over 15 people. As part of our primarygoals, we have brought education to our members (and prospective members) in the form of 19Continuing Education WCarolina and NY, NY, totaling over 1,200 attendees who participated in over 30 Tpresentations and hundreds of technical posters (including Student research posters), highlightingthe most novel and newest innovations in Personal Care Science (the Papers/Presentations wereselected by our COSA committee, by screening hundreds of abstracts of research papers to get thebest selection of presentations and technology posters, to ensure rewarding Seminar weeks). Threeof us represented the USA SCC at the IFSCC in Johannesburg, South Africa this October, helpingbring education to various locations around the world (USA SCC will host the 2016 IFSCC). Inaddition, as signs of our growth and importance of educating our membership and gaining newmembership, a new SCC Chapter is forming.

The last 3 years as an of ovided me with considerable personal and business growth andlearning. There is so much to learn and enjoy (I wish I had read each and every SCC Journal, assoon as it arrived –luckily they are online now). A key to our success is the many volunteers in eachof the 18 chapters who make it all happen. SCC meetings and CEP classes continue to be a keysource of cross-training to feed innovation. I wish all of you continued growth and excitement oflearning more each day to improve the products our consumers use.

Joseph DallalSCC National President 2012

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Employment OpportunitiesM WSCC

Looking for a new position? Multiple Employment Opportunities can be found online

at

www.Midwestscc.org/careers/Check it out today!

Do you have any employment opportunities in your company?

Don’t forget to post them in the Midwest SCC Chapter’s newsletter and website. It is easy, there is no fee, and all of our chapter members throughout the industrycan view them. Contact: chair-elect@midwestscc.org to submit your listing.

Analytical Chemist

HNC Products Inc., an international R&D CustomDermatology products company is looking for anexperienced Analytical Chemist to join their Q.C. /Q.A.group.

Education and experience:B.S.or M.S. in Chemistry or Biochemistry Analyticalassay experience with nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals,and OTC actives Strong in method development,testing methods and challenges GLP and cGMPguidelines knowledge

Please apply by faxing your resume to (217) 935-8938,or email to cspotini@yahoo.com. No phone calls,please.

For more information seehttp://www.midwestscc.org/jobs/

Manager, Product Safetyand Data Integrity

Limited Brands is seeking a Manager, Product Safety and DataIntegrity for their Columbus, OH headquarters. Full relocationsupport is available.

The Manager is the functional leader managing product safety,efficacy, and data integrity functions. Also responsible formonitoring and implementing safety, efficacy, and developmenton a global scale.

Education and Experience:BS degree and 8+ years, MS degree and 5+ years, PhD and 3+ years of industry experience.Excellent analytical skills and technical aptitude.Working knowledge of integrated databases; experience insystem administration or database design is a plus.

Email resume to Molly Phelps at mphelps@limitedbrands.com.

For more information seehttp://www.midwestscc.org/jobs/

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