R&D ANALYST

Central Affirmative Company, Incorporated; Manila; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Affirmative Company, Incorporated in Manila invites an R&D Analyst to support R&D Specialists by independently performing standard analyses on samples related to the development of new products in personal care and household care. The role involves operating and maintaining instruments and reporting results.

You will collaborate on analytical projects, handle data records, and contribute to lab safety and process improvements within the R&D Lab.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years experience as an Analyst or in a laboratory environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
• Pharmacist, Chemist, or Chemical Engineer preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of ASEAN cGMP.
• Knowledge in Research and Development.
• Good time management.
• Ability to proficiently work with pH meter, viscometer, refractometer, hydrometer or quantitative chemistry.
• Capable of effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to learn and follow verbal instructions and written procedures with minimal oversight.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Apply rudimentary chemistry principles to samples for analysis (stability samples, initial trial formulations, etc.).
• Prepare samples and conduct routine chemical analysis daily.
• Operate analytical instruments and perform basic maintenance.
• Record, collect and review experimental data and communicate results.
• Support R&D Specialists on advanced projects and document in the R&D Analyst record book.
• Manage two to three assignments simultaneously within agreed deadlines.
• Contribute to lab process enhancements and organizational improvements.
• Support daily lab operations and corporate initiatives.
• Monitor Raw Materials shelf-life and qualifications.
• Perform work safely following company policies and procedures.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Pharmacy/Chemical Engineering

Tools

pH meter

Viscometer

Refractometer

Hydrometer

Excel

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description:

A R&D Analyst provides support to R&D Specialists by independently performing standard analysis on samples related to the development of new products (personal care, household care & EDT, EDC, EDP). A R&D Analyst will display good laboratory skills and understanding of basic chemical principles and fundamental analytical chemical theories. He/she will operate and maintain instrumentation, define and measure quality metrics and report results in an appropriate manner. The R&D Analyst will establish good working relationship and participate on analytical or research project teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Properly apply rudimentary chemistry principles and standard laboratory procedures to samples for analysis (stability samples, initial trial formulation samples, expired RM, expired FG, New RM, etc.)

• Using written or oral instructions, accurately prepare samples and conduct routine chemical analysis daily on a scheduled basis in collaboration with R&D Specialists and R&D Manager

• Operate various standards analytical instruments and perform basic maintenance according to established methods

• Record, collect and review experimental data and communicate results to R&D Specialists and R&D Manager

• Support R&D Specialists on advanced projects and accurately record in R&D Analyst record book

• Work on two to three assignments simultaneously and complete them within agreed upon time frames

• Work within and contribute enhancements to the process and systems of the R&D Lab

• Contribute to the daily operational tasks and organization of the R&D Lab and participate in corporate initiatives

• Conduct Raw Materials qualifications and monitor Raw Materials Shelf-life

• Perform all work in a safe and environmentally conscious manner by following all company policies/procedures/programs

Qualifications:

• At least 0-2 years experience as an Analyst or in a laboratory environment

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering

• Pharmacist, Chemist, or Chemical Engineer (Preferably with license but is not required)

• Knowledge in ASEAN Current Good Manufacturing Practice

• Knowledge in Research and Development

• Good time management

• Ability to proficiently work with pH meter, viscometer, refractometer, hydrometer or quantitative chemistry

• Capable of effective oral and written communication

• Ability to learn and follow verbal instructions and written procedures with minimal oversight

• Working knowledge on Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint