R&D Chemist

R&D Chemist

Responsibilities:

· Maintain proper lab notebook documentation including but not limited to formulation, procedure, specifications, stability data.

· Ability to operate and record data using various laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: pH meter, laboratory viscometer, moisture analyzer, balance/scale and pycnometer.

· Communicate with raw material suppliers to gather various technical data.

· Attend seminars and keep current with new technology.

· Prepare Lab batches as per supervisor guidelines for: new formulations, reducing cost of existing formulation, improve stability or preservation. Write manufacturing procedures for production batches. Write finished product specifications for production batches

· Supervise initial production batches.

· Maintain and record stability data on formulations that are in the evaluation stages.

· Report stability issues and other relevant issues to supervisor in a timely manner.

Position Requirements:

· Science-related college degree preferred.

· Computer skills to manage formula work and document all information.

· 1-3 years’ experience in Personal Care product development

· Highly organized and can maintain diligent records.

· Communicate effectively with customers in regards to formulations

· Ability to ask questions and be honest about issues immediately.

· Highly motivated and interested in the Cosmetic industry.

Contract- to- hire role

Pay: $25-28/hr.