Chemical Formulation Specialist

4 days ago

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Groomer's Choice Full time

Job Summary:

The Production/R&D Chemist will be responsible for developing new formulas and improving existing formulas relating to body, skin, and hair care products for animals. This role will collaborate with senior leadership, management, and team leads to streamline and optimize new product development and the production process. Key responsibilities include working on process improvements, optimization, scale-up, and validation activities, as well as performing lab testing on batches, finished goods, and prototype formulas.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Manage a quality control program for all products that the company produces.
  • Analyze processes and chemical composition of all products to develop a plan to simplify inventories of raw materials while maintaining or exceeding cost/margin goals.
  • Develop new products and improve the functioning of existing products.
  • Research product formulations and properties of raw materials.
  • Develop Chemistry KPIs.
  • Analyze key competitor's products to ensure marketing and pricing objectives for the company are met.
  • Maintain awareness of competitive products and market trends as they relate to pet care products.
  • Practice and promote a safe working environment in the lab and adhere to all Environmental Health and Safety procedures.
  • Ensure that products meet and/or exceed State and Federal guidelines.
  • Research new chemicals and technology.
  • Maintain accurate real-time formulas entries into ERP and on Lab Notebooks ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Oversee staff, monitor mixing batch personnel, and make recommendations to improve process.
  • Perform and monitor stability testing on R&D batches when needed.
  • Request, test, and release new raw material samples.
  • Assist Management with company audits or in preparation of audits.
  • Continually maintain plant and work environment for cleanliness and organization.
  • Work alongside our purchasing team to resolve shortage of raw materials.
  • Create and maintain SDS Specifications for all House and Private label products.
  • Help assist in improving mixing processes to streamline manufacturing.
  • Obtain data and information required for regulatory submissions.
  • Attend meetings and seminars with various sales representatives and vendors.
  • Flexible and willing to perform other duties as assigned.
  • Provide input and feedback in the safety committee meetings.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, and/or Biochemistry is required. MS is preferred.
  • Minimum 5+ years' R&D Chemistry Formulation experience in Consumer Products; preferably in cosmetics or an FDA-regulated industry.
  • Extensive Formulation experience in developing natural/clean Hair Care, Pet Coat Care, Personal Care, Fragrance, and Skin Care products.
  • Experience in OTC product development is a plus.
  • Experience working with ERP systems.
  • Strong research skills, analytical, and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.

Benefits Include:

  • 401k with company match.
  • Medical.
  • Dental.
  • Vision.
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D.
  • Accident Insurance.
  • Hospital Indemnity Plan.
  • Critical Illness.
  • Voluntary Life & AD/D.
  • Short Term Disability.
  • TELUS Health/LifeWorks EAP.
  • Employee Discount Program.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Paid Company Holidays.

This position is onsite in Sioux Falls, SD.

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