R&D Chemist 3

Astrix; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Personal Care industry is seeking an R&D Chemist 3 to join their innovative team. This role involves executing research and development projects for OTC drug and cosmetic products, utilizing advanced laboratory equipment and collaborating with internal and external partners. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in chemistry or related fields and demonstrate expertise in formulation and data analysis.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in cosmetics or pharmaceutical OTC industry preferred.
• Good understanding of regulatory aspects for product development.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation of procedures and results.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned projects for OTC Drug or Cosmetic product development.
• Write technical updates, reports, and regulatory documents.
• Collaborate with partners involved in clinical testing and formulation development.

Skills

Formulation

Data analysis

Documentation

Technical writing

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline

Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline

Tools

Formulation laboratory equipment

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Our client, a global leader in the Personal Care industry, is seeking a R&D Chemist 3 to joint their team! Client offers high-tech laboratory facilities with cutting edge equipment and technology to utilize. They pride themselves on employing the brightest minds in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Due to their great employee experience and growth opportunities, they have a very tenured team to be a part of.

• Full time, direct hire
• Salary: $80-110K
• 1st shift M-F
  
  

Job Summary

The R&D Chemist 3 is a competent professional and is responsible for executing assigned projects which involve the research, development and testing of new OTC Drug or Cosmetic products, technologies, packaging, and product improvements. The R&D Chemist 3 demonstrates consistency with the ability to write technical updates, technical reports, memos, regulatory documents, operating procedures, protocols, experimental design, data analysis and other communication as needed. The R&D Chemist 3 collaborates with internal or external partners involved with clinical testing, claims substantiation, formulation development, raw materials, manufacturing, or contract manufacturing.

Essential Job Functions

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Successfully formulate and scale up a variety of formulation types.
• Has a good understanding of the physical, chemical, biological, microbiological, engineering, and regulatory aspects for the development and technology transfer process.
• Proficient understanding of formulation laboratory equipment (e.g., mixers, hotplates, balances, pH meters, viscometers, filling equipment, lip stick molds etc.) and it impact during technology transfer.
• Proficient understanding of raw materials and chemical compatibility used for formulation development while proficiently applying it to predict the overall final product's physical and chemical properties.
• Consistently maintains accurate documentation of formulation, procedures, results, data, and conclusions.
• Apply brand heart concepts and consumer product usage trends during product development and raw material selection.
• Good understanding of the concepts involved in assessing stability of OTC drug and consumer products.
• Proficient in the application of physical and sensory test data for formulation development.
• Able to propose investigative testing when troubleshooting formulation issues.
• Understands the physical, chemical microbiological concepts, and regulatory requirements involved in the assessment of OTC drug and consumer products.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline with 3-5 years of applicable laboratory experience preferable in the cosmetics or pharmaceutical OTC industry.
• Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline with 1-3 years of applicable laboratory experience preferable in the cosmetics or pharmaceutical OTC industry.
• Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline with 0-1 years of applicable laboratory experience preferable in the cosmetics or pharmaceutical OTC industry.
  
  

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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