R&D Technician - First Shift

Bright Innovation Labs; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Innovation Labs seeks a QA Lab Technician to support R&D chemists in preparing batches, testing stability, and data collection for product development. The role includes measuring, recording results, and maintaining lab records in a cGMP environment.

You will assist with batching, sampling, and testing of raw materials and finished products, while ensuring accurate math, measurements, and compliance with safety policies.

Qualifications

• Requires strong verbal and written English communication.
• Must perform basic math and unit conversions accurately.
• Experience with lab testing equipment and CGMP awareness encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine fragrance extension formula for batching for stability and compatibility testing.
• Assist chemists with batching, filling samples, and shipping to customers.
• Conduct physico-chemical testing of raw materials, in-process bulk and finished goods.
• Set up, monitor, and record results for internal R&D accelerated stability.
• Maintain files on stability, compatibility, and preservative efficacy testing.
• Calibrate gauges and instruments and maintain lab clean-up.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math & units

Verbal & writing skills

MS Office

Testing equipment

Color vision & olfaction

Background check

Education

HS diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Tools

pH meter

Viscometer

Balance

Job description

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

To support the R&D Chemists in preparing batches, filling samples, conducting physico-chemical testing, maintaining retains and collecting data for product stability & compatibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must maintain regular and punctual attendance and work cooperatively with others.
2. Must adhere a safety-first approach in working in the lab environment and must comply with all company policies and procedures.
3. Prepare routine fragrance extension formula for batching. for stability, compatibility, and preservative efficacy testing
4. Assist chemists with batching, filling samples, and shipping to the customer.
5. Prepare and submit samples for stability, compatibility, preservative efficacy testing.
6. Physico-chemical testing of raw materials, In-Process bulk and finished good for analysis.
7. Set up, monitor, test, and record results/observations for internal R&D accelerated stability.
8. Maintain files on all stability, compatibility, and preservative efficacy testing of product.
9. Maintain and calibrate all gauges and instruments.
10. Assist in cleaning and organizing the R&D Laboratory.
11. Promote compliance with Bright Innovation Labs policies, procedures, quality standards and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) as well as safety and environmental regulations. Participate, as required, in safety and cGMP training sessions, and other company training sessions

COMPETENCIES

1. Strong Attention to Detail (Detail-oriented), results-oriented and ability to multi-task.
2. Requires basic math and unit conversion skills.
3. Must have strong verbal and writing skills along with strong communication skills. Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
4. Experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
5. Ability to operate a variety of testing equipment such as pH Meter, Viscometer, balance.
6. Ability to identify and differentiate colors, and various olfactive properties (odor) of products.
7. Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

CONSEQUENCES OF ERROR

1. This position works with products and processes that will eventually be scaled up for large scale production in the plant. Attention to detail can go a long way to prevent potential errors and possible quality issues.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic, or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit, stoop. Th employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to life up to 25 pounds. Specific visual and olfactive abilities required by this job include color vision/perception, and the ability to differential and identify various smell/odor.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

1. This is a full-time position. The base days and hours are Monday through Friday, eight (8) hours per shift depending on shift assigned.
2. Weekend work and overtime work is not expected for this position.

TRAVEL

1. No travel is expected for this position.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

1. High school diploma (HSD) or general education degree (GED). Some college preferred.
2. Previous working experience in similar QA positions is preferred.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE LANGUAGE SKILLS

1. Must have good verbal and writing skills along with strong communication skills. Must be able to speak, read, and write in English. Bilingual skills (Spanish) a plus. Ability to read and interpret internal and customer documents such as safety rules, formula, and email instructions. Ability to write a routine chemical name into the log book.
2. Mathematical Skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

1. English language and knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

1. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. as a pre-condition of employment.

EEO STATEMENT

1. Bocchi laboratories is an equal opportunity employer. Bocchi Laboratories does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

OTHER DUTIES

1. Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
2. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.