R&D Sr. Chemist - Personal Care
Job Description
R&D Sr. Chemist
The R&D Sr. Chemist will have the following responsibilities:
- Manage projects and assignments independently from inception to completion
- Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines via excellent time management skills and prioritization
- Prepare submissions based on weekly schedule
- Compile and analyze test result to make improvement in all aspect of formulation development from lab to production and able to make recommendation based on research
- Maintain accurate real time entries on lab notebooks ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Collect scientific data and communicate technical information to project managers
- Ensure product stability and able to troubleshoot if problems occur
- Issue ingredient listing and product specifications as required
- Create and update SOP as they relate to Research and Development
- Adjust batches and validate specifications as necessary
- Assist in training and mentoring lower chemist positions to promote active advancement
- Maintain housekeeping in conformance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) standards
- Flexible and willing to perform other duties as needed (fill lab batches into components, prepare evaluation sheets and labels)
- Oversee / supervise pilot and first three (if needed) production batches throughout the manufacturing process
- Calibrate R&D Lab Equipment as needed
- Attend cosmetic seminars and meetings
- Perform other duties and assignments as instructed by R&D Management
- Assist R&D Management with company audits or in preparation of audits
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Steve Sapita at ssapita@cps4jobs.com.
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Job Requirements
Technical Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry and/or Biochemistry, or related science field
- At least 8 years’ experience as an R&D Chemist in the personal care industry
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Computer skills
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Steve Sapita at ssapita@cps4jobs.com.
JO: 298.20SS
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Meet Your Recruiter
Steve Sapita
Section Manager - Lab Industrial
SPECIALTIES: All Industrial Research & Development Laboratory related positions including: Formulation Chemist; Synthetic Chemist; R & D Leadership; Analytical Chemistry; Technical Service; Regulatory; Project Mangers; Process Chemistry; Environmental and Health; Quality Positions; Material Scientist.
EXPERIENCE: My area of specialty includes: Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Specialty Chemicals, Building Materials, Polymers, Petrochemical, Agrochemical; Surface Cleaners; Ink; Surfactants; Resins.
The levels of candidates that I place include Chemists; Sr Chemists; Innovation; Directors; Quality Professionals; Technical Service Professionals; Production Supervisors; EHS Specialists; Scientist; Regulatory Professionals; and Laboratory Support Personnel.
I’M IN THIS BUSINESS BECAUSE: There’s no better feeling than helping someone realize their potential by assisting them in advancing their career. I love making that connection! My goal is to consistently build long lasting relationships with both my clients and my applicants.
CLIENTS CAN COUNT ON ME BECAUSE: I pride myself on the quality of my work and I truly CARE about their needs. The better I know them, the better my understanding is as to who would fit their needs.