R & D - Formulation Chemist Job at Consumer Product Partners, Smyrna, TN

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  • Consumer Product Partners
  • Smyrna, TN

Job Description

Summary:

The Specialist R & D (Formulation Chemist) is responsible for developing new personal care product formulas as well as reformulating and/or improving current formulas. This position works primarily with Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Project management, Sales Support, and Product Development Personnel. The Specialist R & D frequently works with Analytical Services, Cost Accounting and Purchasing and occasionally works with other departments such as Engineering, Buyer/Planner, etc. This position requires a candidate that works with general direction, broad policies and goals with infrequent review of work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop/reformulate robust, quality formulas, to meet all specifications/requirements as indicated by a New Product Profile through bench experimentation
  • Create, review, and approve technical documents to support product development. (Ingredient Statements, Manufacturing Formula Cards, Cost Formulas, Raw Material Supplement Forms, Waivers, etc.)
  • Develop robust manufacturing processes for development projects in conjunction with other Specialist R & D-including active participation in pilot plant/scale up activities
  • Develop specifications for new and/or reformulated products insuring high quality
  • Source, qualify, test, and approve new and/or alternate raw materials
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on formulations using laboratory experimentation
  • Follow standard operating procedures on scientific significance, accuracy, safety, and record keeping
  • Optimize formulations to meet cost and process objectives and to manage raw material requirements
  • Execute project commitments efficiently and proactively pursue contingency plans within compliance and enforcement of company policies and procedures
  • Conduct stability testing, record and analyze results, and summarize conclusions
  • Develop prototypes for customer/category reviews and bids, as well as requirements for product testing
  • Prepare research proposals including analytical, technical, and financial data for developing and testing new or improved products
  • Identify testing abnormalities and execute corrective actions
  • Monitor branded products within portfolio for changes that might prompt reformulations
  • Exhibit team player qualities of cooperation and coordination; professional interaction in all business contacts

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Education Requirements:

A Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or related science; three years of related experience and/or training; or combination of 10 years education and experience

Experience Requirements:

  • At least 3 years laboratory experience (including college laboratory experience)
  • At least 3 years formulating experience in personal care or related field is preferred
  • Intermediate experience with MS Word, Excel and Power Point reporting tools and all Microsoft applications
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios to practical situations

Competencies:

  • Excellent organizational skills required, with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced high volume environment
  • Practical mathematical skills – percentages, conversions, ratios, data analysis
  • Ability to manage multiple basic projects through the organization
  • Able to report on project progress
  • Solid understanding of the commercialization process
  • Preference towards collaborating on group projects rather than working individually
  • High standards for quality of work
  • Compliance and enforcement of all company safety rules, procedures, and guidelines is essential and mandatory.
  • Enthusiastic, with a positive attitude and passion for innovation
  • Strong information management and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Efficient management of time and use of resources
  • Inspires confidence and trust by being dependable and honest
  • Intrinsic drive to support team goals by learning and applying new skills and concepts
  • Good listening skills and willingness to accept constructive criticism and learn from mistakes
  • Logical approach to judgement and decision making based on original thinking, direct experience, and high quality, independently verifiable evidence
  • Eager to learn
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Priority setting
  • Drive for results

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

n/a

Travel:

n/a

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