Senior Chemist, R&D

1 day ago


New Albany OH United States Bright Innovation Labs Full time

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

To create new innovative formulae based on benchmark products, concepts, and customer briefs. Enhance existing formulae and processes and convert customer-supplied formulae to meet the Company's format and capabilities. Supervise the day-to-day tasks of R&D chemists to ensure efficiency and productivity.

Assist the R&D Manager and QC Manager in maintaining quality standards by adhering to and upholding programs to safeguard safety and quality. Assist the R&D Manager in maintaining a cohesive and positive working environment in the lab.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  1. Research and develop innovative cosmetic products based on current industry trends, benchmark products, customer brief or other product concepts.
  2. Reverse-engineer current marketed products.
  3. Assist in providing technical support for other R&D formulations.
  4. Assist in streamlining R&D communication with other departments such as QC Laboratory, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Production, and other department personnel as needed to ensure production of top-quality finished goods.
  5. Work with R&D Manager to conduct process engineering and scaling up of formulas.
  6. Work with R&D Manager to enhance and/or modify existing formulas, processes and procedures to fit production needs.
  7. Ensure the integrity and quality of customer's formulations.
  8. Learn the newest technologies and ingredients offered in the field by meeting with vendors and attending seminars.
  9. Assist in the selection of appropriate raw materials for use in innovative products as well as establishing alternate raw materials in existing products.
  10. Experiment with In-Process production bulk or finished Product on a lab scale to come up with effective, science-based recommendations for reprocessing production batch issues.
  11. Work with the R&D Manager and QC Manager to issue the recommended adjustments to production batches as necessary.
  12. Prepare and standardize all required reagents.
  13. Ensure R&D equipment/instruments are calibrated, logged, and in good working order.
  14. Develop and validate new analytical testing procedures.
  15. Review and sign off on Master Batch Records, Manufacturing Instructions, Specifications, and Checklist.
  16. Ensure the appropriate stability testing is performed on various formulae as required.
  17. Promote compliance with Bright Innovation Labs policies, procedures, quality standards, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) as well as safety and environmental regulations. Participate, as required, in safety and GMP training sessions, and other company training sessions.
COMPETENCIES
  1. Experience using Microsoft Programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, and Outlook.
  2. Extensive knowledge of Cosmetic regulations is required for this role.
  3. Multiple Years of Experience and knowledge of cosmetic skincare and haircare formulations is required for this role.
  4. Ability to multi-task and reprioritize tasks on a moment's notice.
  5. Assisting the R&D Manager by supervising a team of chemists to work safely, efficiently, and productively.
  6. Flexibility with schedule including shift work and occasional extension of working hours to help resolve production or other issues.
  7. Requires knowledge of basic math skills.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly or indirectly supervises a team of R&D chemists (assists manager). Responsibilities include training and directing daily workflow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. Adequate PPEs are provided for the performance of daily tasks. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
  1. This is a full-time position. The base days and hours are Monday through Friday, eight (8) hours per day depending on the shift assigned.
  2. Overtime is voluntary. However, having the flexibility to work one's "fair share" of overtime as business needs may warrant spreading the overtime burden across the entire department. All overtime must be pre-approved by the R&D Manager.
  3. Overtime notice will be communicated as far in advance as feasible, however, based on the nature of the work overtime notice may be less than one work day at times.
TRAVEL

Little to No travel is expected for this position.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science or related science is required. 5 or more years of experience in formulating cosmetic skincare and haircare products.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE LANGUAGE SKILLS

A bachelor's or Master's degree in cosmetic science with years of experience in Cosmetic Research & Innovation is preferred.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

English language and knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. as a pre-condition of employment.

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