R&D Raw Material Consultant

Evermark; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Evermark is seeking an R&D Raw Material Consultant to support the R&D Operations team in building and maintaining accurate, compliant raw material and formula data within the SpecRight PLM system. This role collaborates with suppliers, CMOs, and internal teams to close documentation gaps and keep records current for decision making.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented and comfortable handling large datasets, ensuring traceability and rigorous documentation practices across

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industry experience in R&D operations or raw material management.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or biology (Master’s preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Experience with data entry and PLM systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with suppliers/CMOs.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Standardize and harmonize raw material records in SpecRight PLM.
• Coordinate with suppliers and CMOs to obtain COAs, SDS and regulatory docs.
• Maintain open documentation log and track supplier deliverables.
• Organize specifications and SDS with version control.
• Support continuous improvement in R&D data processes.

Skills

Data management

Documentation

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

PLM systems

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemistry/Engineering/Biology

Master’s in related field

Tools

SpecRight PLM

Job description

The R&D Raw Material Consultant will support the Research & Development Operations team in building and maintaining accurate, organized and compliant raw material and formula data within Evermark’s SpecRight product lifecycle management (PLM) system. This role sits at the intersection of a data integrity, supplier management and compliance – supporting a Base Business function responsible for cost savings initiatives, reformulations, manufacturing network resiliency and rapid response to production and supply disruptions.

Working closely with cross-function teams and external partners – including raw material suppliers and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) – the consultant will collect, review, verify and organize technical documentation across a large and complex raw material portfolio spanning multiple brands. A key focus will be identifying and closing documentation gaps, standardizing records and ensuring material data is current, traceable and decision-ready.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with large volumes of technical data while coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on exposure to the operational backbone of product development in the personal care industry, while contributing to a documentation framework used directly by R&D and leadership for decision‑making.

Primary Responsibilities

• Raw material data management - Support standardization and harmonization of raw material and formula records within the SpecRight PLM system, including consistent naming conventions, mapping material codes to technical specifications, and identifying and resolving data gaps or discrepancies across the raw material portfolio
• Supplier & CMO Coordination - Connect with raw material suppliers and/or CMOs to obtain and verify technical documentation, including specifications, certificates of analysis (COAs), safety data sheets (SDS) and regulatory support documentation; follow up proactively to close outstanding requests
• Tracking & follow‑through – Maintain a clear, up‑to‑date log of open documentation requests and outstanding supplier deliverables; manage status tracking across the full raw material portfolio and elevate stalled items to ensure timely resolution
• Technical documentation organization – Organize and maintain specifications, SDS, and related technical files in alignment with company standards and version control practices, and documentation management protocols within SpecRight

Potential Responsibilities

• Continuous improvement – Support process improvement initiatives related to R&D operations, documentation standards, and data management workflows
• Additional support – Support additional R&D Operations activities and cross‑functional projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industry experience with Bachelor’s degree in related field (e.g. Chemistry, Engineering, Biology) or 1-3 years of industry experience with Master’s degree in related field
• Proven experience in R&D operations, raw material management or regulatory/technical documentation within a similar role
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and supplier relationships simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in data entry and specification/PLM management systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort communicating directly with external suppliers and CMOs
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with consumer products, such as skin care, skin cleansers, hair care, baby care and/or deodorant products is highly preferred
• Familiarity with raw material management and specification systems
• Experience with product documentation and submission processes
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in an R&D environment
• Experience organizing large datasets or structured technical/regulatory information

Personal Attributes

• Positive, energetic, and detail‑driven, with a strong sense of urgency to achieve results
• Consumer‑centric with an owner mindset and a genuine curiosity about how products are built and regulated
• Inquisitive, with a track record of seeking out best practices and applying them within a team
• Builds trust and collaboration quickly – both internally and with external partners such as suppliers and CMOs
• Comfortable operating with a high degree of independence in a fast‑moving, still‑forming organization
• Demonstrated track record of problem‑solving, priority‑setting, and follow‑through