Jessica Greer

About Jessica Greer

I’ve spent 8 years designing CPG products—from laundry detergent to hand soap to trash bags—but my passion is solving everyday problems for real people, whether through chemistry, UX, or smarter processes. My sweet spot- Technical chops: Formulation, DOE, plastic processing, and consumer-relevant test methods (because data only matters if it means something to users)- Consumer whisperer: Led user interviews to turn frustrations into features (ask me about the time a mom roasted my ‘perfect’ trash bag)- Scale-minded: Took products from lab bench to production at both in-house plants and co-manufacturers—without losing the magic. Where I’m looking next:Open to roles where product, science, and strategy collide- Physical goods: Home/personal care, beauty, food/beverage, durables- Consumer tech: Hardware/software with a tangible user benefit (think sustainability apps, smart home, etc.)- Hybrid (Bay Area/San Diego)| Mid-sized, mission-driven teams > corporate bureaucracy. Let’s chat if you need someone who speaks ‘lab geek’ and ‘real world’ and can- Translate surfactant chemistry into \"why this cleans better\"- Prototype fast, fail smart, and actually listen to feedback - Make cross-functional teams wish marketers wish I\'d been their science teacher (true story - I was compared to Bill Nye, the highest compliment)(P.S. Want to debate the actual recyclability of ‘recyclable’ packaging? Or learn why your laundry detergent really works? I’ll bring the coffee.)

Experience

1. Research and Development Chemist

   Allure Beauty Concepts

   Apr 2026 — Present

Education

• Columbus School for Girls

  High School

  2009 — 2013

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering

  2013

Skills

• C
• Hand Tools
• Java
• Public Speaking
• Engineering
• Product Development
• Teaching
• Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Matlab
• Project Management
• Design of Experiments
• Cell Culture
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Windows
• Laboratory
• Ni Labview
• Chemical Engineering
• Research
• Power Tools
• English
• Microsoft Word
• Python