Senior R&D Chemist

4 months ago


Port Jervis, United States kdcone Full time

Senior R&D Chemist (Personal Care)

kdc/one Port Jervis, 20 West King Street, Port Jervis, New York, United States of America Req #2121 Monday, March 18, 2024

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Position Title: Senior Chemist

Department: Research & Development (R&D)

Reporting Structure: R&D Group Leader and R&D Manager

Supervises: Laboratory Technicians, Jr. Chemist, and Chemist

Organizational Relationships:

Communicates with R&D Management, Sales/Marketing, Customers, New Business Development (PMs), Process Engineers & Production Personnel.

Basic Function:

The development and formulation of products as requested from customers. A technical resource and mentor of the R&D laboratory and supports R&D Management.

Responsibilities:

Develop new formulation submission batches independently in lab for client approvals based on customer brief, compliance requirements, and product specifications adherent to established timelines. Manages assignments and projects independently from inception to completion. Manages multiple projects and meets deadlines via excellent time management skills, prioritization, and delegation.  Reviews formulas for accuracy and compliance to briefs, blacklists, regulatory, and any other requirements. Collect scientific data and communicate technical information to project managers. Maintain accurate real time entries on lab notebooks to ensure accuracy and completeness and associated electronic data bases. Provide recommendations to improve or customize formulas, processes, or analytical methods respective to formula and component to R&D laboratory, staff, and internal and external partners. Ensure stability and efficacy according to project requirements. Identify and understand variations in product, equipment and procedures which may affect results. Issue product specifications as required and maintain relevant data throughout each product’s development. Verify formula reproducibility before initial production run with lab scale up. Collaborate and interface with internal partners on formula transition from R&D to production as needed. Maintain working knowledge of all stages of finished goods production and all pertinent documentation. Work with production personnel, when required, to determine adjustments or corrections to 1st production batches. Code new raw materials and make decisions as to raw material substitutions. Maintain current knowledge of new raw materials and technology via meetings with suppliers & seminars. Analyze information and evaluate results to choose/recommend the best solution for solving problems Train Chemists, Jr. Chemists and Laboratory Technicians in formulating, processes, and other relevant information to ensure successful product launch. Maintain adherence to cGMP’s (current Good Manufacturing Procedures), GLP’s (Good Laboratory Procedures), and SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) for the personal care industry Help formulating chemists in expediting formulations for projects and utilizing assistance of Lab Technicians/Junior Chemists in execution. Work within all R&D systems and processes including but limited to Access, Optiva, PV, etc. Carry out any additional assignments as directed by R&D Management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science or higher in Chemistry and/or a combination of vocational training, education and experience that is equivalent to the employment standards listed above and provides the required knowledge and skills.  A minimum of five (5) years or more of experience in the cosmetics, personal care, hair care and skin care industry.  A minimum of Five (5 years) in a Research and Development Chemist or Sr. Chemist role.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.

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Pay Type Salary Employment Indicator SG&A Hiring Rate $80,000.00 kdc/one Port Jervis, 20 West King Street, Port Jervis, New York, United States of America Share this job:

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