sr. chemist iii.

job summary:
Are you a formulation expert with a passion for personal care innovation? We are looking for a Senior Chemist to join our Research & Development team and lead the creation of high-quality cosmetic and OTC products. In this role, you will be a key driver in developing cutting-edge formulas while ensuring all projects meet rigorous lab and regulatory standard

 
location: West Palm Beach, Florida
job type: Permanent
salary: $90,000 - 98,000 per year
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:
DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

- Ensure effective communication coordination and communication with Pilot and Quality

- Comply with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

- Ensure that customers' expectations are met/exceeded

- Assign work to Lab technician

- Manage "day-to-day" projects, based on product briefs and development requests

- Assess project feasibility and assign work to lab technicians/chemist based on the degree of complexity and skills required

- Keep time schedule for submissions to marketing, formula evaluation, pilot schedule, stability, safety testing, etc.

- Ensure all samples required per project are provided to customer

- Negotiate timing and project related aspects with other teams including formulations and project management

- Keep a clean record of formulation in lab notebook

- Complete COAs (Certificate of Analysis) for new formulas

- Provide Formulas on time

- Assist Pilot with new formulations

- Work closely with Quality Control

- Assist in maintaining the introduction of new raw material to a minimum

- Responsible for successful R&D contributions

- Communicate to direct supervisor any issue related to project feasibility

- Interface with contractors and suppliers

- Ensure effective coordination and communication with Marketing and Sales Department

- Interact with Process Engineers, Production, Purchasing and Quality Control Department.

- Assist Marketing/Sales with technical expertise and make joint visits as needed to meet existing or new customers

- Maintain laboratory safety standards

- Perform routine analytical and physical tests

- Ensure that customers' expectations are met/exceeded

- Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

 
qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and/or equivalence in science related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in skin care, hair care, body care and sun care formulations

- Combination of experience and relevant education

SKILLS / ABILITIES

- Analytical skills

- Employee management skills

- Business and functional expertise

- Strategic thinking

- High performer under pressure

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Spanish a plus)

- Proven problem solving and analytical skills

- Demonstrate creativity, flexibility, and use of innovative approaches

- Ability to interact with internal and external groups

- Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

- Ability to prioritize

- Able to work in a fast-paced environment

- Project management skills

- Leadership skills

- Positive & Communicative

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skills: Chemistry

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.