Chemist

Pay Rate: $85,000-$95,00 in base salary

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.

Personal care contract manufacturer focused on emerging brands is seeking an experienced formulation Chemist to add to their team! The company has an active career ladder and a strong leadership development program.

Interpret project briefs, descriptions, and requests and develop chemical components and formula combinations to meet or exceed targets.

Meet with suppliers and technical experts for product information, collecting the newest developments, and formulating appropriate applications.

Assemble chemicals and materials into laboratory batches and test formulas for efficacy/performance.

Modify, substitute, and reformulate materials to meet the highest level of customer expectations and quality while achieving formulation cost targets.

Evaluate alternate chemical suppliers.

Enter and review formulas in computer systems.

Troubleshoot formula issues related to manufacturing/compounding.

Monitor priorities, achieving deadlines, as directed by the lab supervisor, according to production demands, customer needs, and company interests.

Participate in project team meetings, providing project updates when requested, targeting on-time completion.

Maintain professional expertise through individual study, continuing education, and professional development.

Must communicate progress, problems, and needs with management, vendors, and customers as appropriate.

Work with the Process Engineer to help transition approved formulations to full-scale manufacturing, including support during plant trials and the start of production.

Create and verify manufacturing instructions prior to production.

Communicate effectively with others.

Collaborate with Marketing for technical assistance on social media posts.

Perform work onsite, unless approved by Director R&D.

Occasional travel for cross-site work, trade shows or continuing education.

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BS degree or higher in Chemistry or related science.

Strong formulation expertise and knowledge of cosmetic/personal care raw materials, functionality, and interactions.

Identify and interpret variations in product, equipment, and procedures that may affect results.

Ability to develop good working relationships.

Identify new/improved formulation technologies and apply them to meet project needs.

Must be able to multi-task, while maintaining a clear sense of priorities and focus.

Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory procedures, testing instrumentation, and experimental design and controls.

Must be flexible, and able to handle multiple projects with a can-do positive attitude.

Apply technical expertise and knowledge base gained from prior experience to generate new ideas that lead to innovative and proprietary materials and products.

Understand and drive cross-functional work with Sales, Production, Regulatory, and Quality.

**If youâ d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack at

JO: 111.25TM

#LI-TM1