R & D Chemist - Henrico, United States - Fareva USA

Description

• Under minimal supervision, complete tasks as directed. Independently complete product development projects from inception to scale up to meet launch deadlines, with support from supervisor as needed.
• May handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Identify raw materials and technologies suitable for product development.
• Able to characterize formulations trials regarding physico-chemical and sensory parameters with support from R&D Formulation team.
• Execute under supervision development of pilot batches during development phase for stability, micro and customer sample requests.
• Perform product stability on all formulas.
• Investigate/research problems/issues.
• Communicate any formulation and/or stability issues to R&D Formulation Manager.
• Develop and refine formulas with respect to consumer briefs. Help with the resolution of stability issues as applicable.
• Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM) for all final formulas and provide formulation details such as trade name, weight% RM source, and specification for any new raw materials.
• Monitor the quality and conformity of formulas with support from Senior Chemists and/or Sr R&D Manager.
• Help to identify and propose solutions to issues that may arise during the product development or in the transfer to manufacturing.
• May interface with technical support groups including Sales, Quality, Technical Transfer and Operations and provide necessary support.
• Insure traceability and accuracy of lab trials notes in COPTIS.
• Respect SOPs and safety instructions.
• Participate and follow trainings as required.
• Communicate with raw materials suppliers for any samples requests.

• PROFESSIONAL
  • Acts with human sensitivity (Intermediate)
  • Actively displays Fareva's "Passion for Action" (Basic)
  • Manages complexity (Intermediate)
  • Demonstrates entrepreneurship (Basic)
  • Innovates (Intermediate)
  • Achieves results with integrity (Intermediate)
  • Interacts effectively (Intermediate)
• TECHNICAL
  • Basic knowledge in relevant scientific and technical field/product category
  • Intermediate communication skills (oral, written, presentation)
  • Basic formulation, analytical, problem solving, and project management skills
  • Basic laboratory skills
  • Basic knowledge of applicable IT and R&D laboratory systems

• Bachelors in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or related field of Science and minimum 2+ years or Master's Degree with 1-3 years of related work experience.
• 2+ Years of progressive laboratory experience including internship or college lab work experience is preferred.
• Knowledge in Aerosol formulation is a plus.

• Standing, walking, ability to travel, drive, sitting at a desk working on a computer.