R&D Specialist

Faultless Brands; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Faultless Brands, a leading home and fabric care innovator, is seeking a Research & Development Specialist for our Kansas City lab. You will support product testing, materials assessment, and experimental formulations while coordinating SDS records and chemical inventory with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and at least five years in a laboratory or product development setting, with strong Excel and communication skills to drive quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related field required.
• Experience in a laboratory or product development/R&D role is required (minimum 5 years).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in R&D projects by testing new raw materials, components, and experimental formulations.
• Conduct product and material evaluations and provide technical feedback and insights.
• Maintain SDS documentation, manage chemical inventory, and ensure lab safety/compliance.
• Support lab housekeeping and equipment maintenance; assist with audits of warehouse conditions when needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

# R&D SpecialistHot JobFAULTLESS BRANDS (AE OpCo I) - Kansas City, MO 64101## OverviewJob ShiftDayEducation LevelNot SpecifiedTravel PercentageNoneCategoryResearch## Description### **About Faultless Brands**Since 1887, Faultless Brands has been a trusted leader in delivering high-quality home and fabric care products. As part of Niteo Products, we pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and continuous advancement in product performance. We are looking for a dedicated **Research & Development Specialist** to join our Product Development team in driving testing, formulation improvements, and quality standards.### **Position Summary**The R&D Specialist focuses on product testing, technical analysis, and laboratory management. In this role, you will evaluate raw materials, manufactured goods, and competitor products to support innovation and ensure top product quality. You will work closely with the Lab Manager and cross-functional teams to assist in research projects, maintain SDS documentation, manage chemical inventory, and ensure lab operations run smoothly.### **Key Responsibilities*** **Research & Development Support:** Assist in R&D projects by testing new raw materials, component updates, and experimental formulations.* **Product & Component Testing:** Perform technical performance evaluations on experimental items (e.g., starches, valves, caps) as well as competitor products.* **Product & Material Evaluation:** Assess new product concepts and ideas, providing technical feedback and insights.* **Inventory & Safety Compliance:** Partner with internal departments to maintain chemical inventory records and up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS) libraries.* **Quality & Warehouse Auditing:** Inspect merchandise conditions at the warehouse when required.* **Laboratory Maintenance:** Oversee general lab housekeeping, maintain adequate supply levels, and maintain standard testing equipment.* **General:** Perform other duties as assigned to support business and laboratory operations.## Qualifications### **Qualifications & Requirements*** **Experience:** Minimum of 5 years of experience in a laboratory or related product development/R&D role.* **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related scientific field (or equivalent combination of education and professional experience).* **Technical & Software Skills:** Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word.* **Communication Skills:** Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.* **Organizational Skills:** Exceptional attention to detail, analytical mindset, and strong organizational capabilities.* **Integrity & Ethics:** Ability to handle sensitive technical data with high integrity and discretion.### **Physical Demands & Work Environment*** **Workplace Setting:** Laboratory setting located within a manufacturing plant environment with varying conditions.* **Physical Capabilities:** Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.* **Cognitive Requirements:** Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills.Faultless Brands is an equal opportunity employer.