R&D Pilot Plant Scientist – Drive Oral Care Innovation

Manpower, Inc.; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Pilot Plant Operations Scientist in Mason, OH to join our client’s Oral Care MPD team.

You will execute dentifrice batch-making, coordinate material readiness, and maintain production records to support product development programs. You will troubleshoot manufacturing issues, ensure quality and safety standards, and work closely with scientists and technicians in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Several years of hands-on experience gained in academic or industrial settings.
• Experience in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, molecular biology/gene engineering, methods validation, NDA, quality assurance, quality control, report writing, or calculations.
• Strong scientific/engineering skills with foundational R&D understanding developed through hands-on experimentation and application.
• Ability to solve significant technical problems, influence technical project direction, and work effectively in a fast-paced R&D manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute dentifrice batch-making activities to support Oral Care MPD pilot plant operations.
• Coordinate raw material readiness and preparation for manufacturing activities.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation and manage production records.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues while supporting product development programs.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met while working closely with scientists and technicians.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Organic chemistry

Biochemistry

Biology

Microbiology

Molecular biology

Gene engineering

Methods validation

Quality assurance

Quality control

Report writing

Calculations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Pilot Plant Operations Scientist in Mason, OH to join our client’s Oral Care MPD team.

You will execute dentifrice batch-making, coordinate material readiness, and maintain production records to support product development programs. You will troubleshoot manufacturing issues, ensure quality and safety standards, and work closely with scientists and technicians in a fast-paced R&D environment.