R&D Formulation Scientist

Job Title: R\&D Formulation Scientist

Location: Miami FL

Full Time perm Job

Overview

The R\&D Formulator is responsible for all aspects of product formulation, product/process development, scale up and commercialization of creams, lotions, ointments, and liquids in at a high-paced Contract Manufacturer. This role explores and conducts research in relevant technologies for product innovation and product/processes enhancement for Cosmetics and OTC products.

Responsibilities:

•Research and develop new Cosmetics, Pet, and OTC products according to customer demand and market trends

•Support new products formulation through lab batching, raw material procurements, sample submissions, and lab stability monitoring

•In charge of converting lab batch processes designed by formulator technicians into a technology transfer/GMP compliant processes.

•Establish required product and manufacturability specifications for feasibility and scalability

•Continuously improve existing products including formula modifications, raw materials substitutions and manufacturing instruction improvements to fulfill sales \& marketing strategies

•Generate master formulas by inputting approved formulas into ERP system and establishing formulas’ BOM, manufacturing procedures, sampling plans, product specifications and instructions for drumming off, storage and filling

•Review and evaluate formulas and compounding procedures

•Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identified root causes and provided resolutions and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA); lead all production batch adjustment

•Conduct change control request (CCR) for any modifications for master formulas and inform the changes to associated departments including R\&D, Quality, Purchasing and Planning to ensure the integrity and consistency of product quality

•Source and test new ingredients to meet marketing and regulatory demands, sourced and qualified alternative ingredients to the current ones with supply issues

•Provide recommendations to Production / Compounding Manager on feasibility of use of raw materials and/or make suggestions for possible changes

•Provide support in preparation of batch records, process characterization reports, verification reports, corrective actions (CAPA) and investigation reports.

•Evaluate raw material for formulation assessment to ensure compliance to regulatory requirements.

•Interaction with raw material manufacturers and other vendors as needed.

•Prepare appropriate documentation and test results for accuracy and completeness and compliance with SOPs/GMP requirement.

•Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

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Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related science with minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in product development in cosmetics or pharmaceutical industries

•Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Science preferred

•Must have experience formulating cosmetic, SPF, dietary supplements, or topical OTC products

•Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels within the organization

•Project management skills to handle multiple projects at a time

•Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience with product/process development, processing laboratory techniques and regulatory requirements and a foundation in chemistry, mathematics, and or pharmaceutics.

•Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

•Must comply with GMP requirements; specific functions and documents will be discussed in GMP and on the job training.