Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ability to safely utilize basic lab equipment and chemicals
- Capability of comprehending and preparing formulations for submissions
- Ability to work independently while time-managing multiple projects
- Ability to implement what they learn into developing new or improved formulas, products, and/or processes
- Document all activities in a log book for internal record and external audit purposes
- Complete product development projects under the supervision of Director of R&I or assigned team leader
- Ability to efficiently and accurately work in a fast-paced environment
- Work directly with Compounding and Production team to ensure products manufactured meet standard
- Conduct all required performance and tests, interprets, records and reports results
- Interface with Production, Compounding, QA, Purchasing and Sales & Marketing as required
- Assist the R&I team with resolving routine customer and production problems
- Assist senior lab personnel as necessary
- Execute special projects as assigned
- Consistently maintain a safe and GMP working environment while following company policies and SOPs; and ensuring the company’s safety and quality needs are met
Qualifications:
- 4 years Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognized University or equivalent preferred
- 1-3 years’ experience in a related manufacturing environment preferred
- Self-starter, self-motivated with proactive, and process ownership focus
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced team environment
- Strong interpersonal & problem-solving skills and commitment to providing a high standard of quality work
- Ability to make and meet commitments/deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Consideration will be given for color matching experience in color cosmetics in lieu of education
