Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Research and Development ( R &D )Chemist

Tri-Pac, Inc. a contract development and manufacturing company (CDMO) specializing in liquid and aerosol filling for personal care and pharmaceutical marketers, is seeking an experienced   Research and Development ( R &D ) Chemist   for immediate addition to our fast growing team. 

Job Description:

The R&D Chemist is responsible for all steps of formula development from ideation to final formulation. Primary responsibilities will be the innovation of new products, technology transfer and cost savings. He/she will demonstrate formulation and innovation skills in Personal Care, Cosmetics and Over-the-Counter products. The R&D Chemist will be proficient with analytical and numerical skills and able to perform basic mathematical calculations in various units of measurement and able to navigate concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios. He/she must have a strong attention to detail, capable of efficiently communicating verbally and through writing, produce and share reports, demonstrate excellent organizational skills be able to perform physically demanding activities such as moving and lifting equipment and standing for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities:

• Formulate product prototypes and evaluate them for chemical and physical properties, performance, and stability.
• Develop new formulations for different personal care products, cosmetics, and OTC’s.
• Improve current product formulations.
• Research product formulations and properties of raw materials.
• Provide and prepare samples for biological laboratory and field testing for efficacy and safety.
• Initiate, develop, and create innovative products to expand the R&D formulation library and enhance customer presentations.
• Establish product specifications and procedures as required for R & D projects.
• Support scale-ups from prototype to commercial manufacture and following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Support technical service for operations and consumer relations.
• Conduct research and field evaluations on new products.
• Develop new products and improve functioning of existing products.
• Provide technical assistance and supervisory support within laboratory, and documentation to Compounding, Production, Documentation, and Scheduling Departments.
• Coordinate research and development activities within all organizational departments.
• Develop reports and documents detailing project processes, results, and conclusions.
• Maintain accurate records, notebooks of analysis and work performed.
• Comply with all Tri-Pac Safety requirements, GMP/GLP, and customer requirements.
• Support scheduling and testing of R&D stability samples.
• Support shipping samples to external lab for testing.
• Maintain laboratory paperwork system according to GMP.

Education and/or Experience:

• BS or MS Degree in Chemistry or Biosciences or related degree
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in cosmetic formulation/product development or related field. OTC/Drug formulation preferred.
• Must be familiar with basic cosmetic lab equipment including FTIR, viscometer, pH Meter, Moisture Analyzer, etc. HPLC and GC experience is desired.

Benefits

Competitive Salary/ Pay & Packages, Vacations, Insurance, 401K, Life Insurance, Disability (Long term/ Short term) and Continuous Training.  Work where you are HAPPY!Tri-Pac, Inc. also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

Thank you for your interest and consideration of a career with Tri-Pac, Inc.

Tri-Pac, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

To Staffing & Recruitment Agencies : Our Company does not accept unsolicited CV's or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CV's or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited CV or application.

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