job summary:
A prominent consumer products manufacturing company is seeking an R&D formulator for their facility in the Milwaukee area. This position is responsible for the design, development, testing and implementation of new topical skin care formulations from initial concept through production; troubleshooting/resolving, adjusting or reformulating existing formulas as needed. R&D activities support all areas of the organization as illustrated by the responsibilities below. The position heavily emphasizes laboratory work, but also includes significant interaction with Operations, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Sales & Marketing, and Business Development.
location: Jackson, Wisconsin
job type: Permanent
salary: $70,000 - 80,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Develop new products and assays to meet Sales and/or customer requirement per assigned projects
- Conduct pre-formulation/formulation studies including solubility, excipient compatibility, accelerated stability, physical characterization, and proof of concept batches
- Actively prioritize multiple projects/workload, effectively anticipate/manage resource gaps, and deliver on agreed-to timelines
- Prepare protocols for stability testing
- Accurately record raw data and analyze, as well as calculate and interpret the results
- Determine product shelf life through stability testing and data analysis
- Ensure stability and efficacy according to project requirements
- Participate in the writing of protocols, development reports, and manufacturing batch records for development batches
- Create and approve design specifications for new products
- Troubleshoot product/process issues and participate in investigations related to product quality
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qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
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