development scientist, formulation - Arkansas, United States - Rush & Company
Description
This privately-held and family-owned company is a large producer of consumers goods. This is the place that you want to be to have a long, thriving career. The employee tenures speak for themselves. They have top of the line labs and equipment. They have several different plants across the US and are a leader in the nonwoven industry. Full relocation provided.Domestic travel up to 10% required.
Essential Accountabilities:
Drive innovation in personal care wet wipes. Analyze the market to identify opportunities and develop novel wet wipe solutions, product ideas, and concepts
To align with evolving customer preferences and to maintain a competitive edge, explore and integrate innovative technologies and market trends into product design
Prepare and deliver compelling customer presentations, showcasing product features, benefits, and technological advancements to support sales and marketing efforts
Work seamlessly across various departments to ensure cohesive product development and execution strategies, enhancing the overall value proposition of our products
Collaborate effectively with Project and Commercial teams to provide comprehensive technical support for global projects and customers
Collaborate with strategic suppliers to identify new opportunities, improve manufacturing efficiency, and optimize costs
Work closely with Quality Assurance to promptly resolve customer complaints and inquiries
Manage and update specifications for ingredients and formulations, ensuring they are accurate and up-to-date and providing technical details for each product.
Directly engage with Customers for tailored support and information exchangeOrganize product testing and studies, including preservative efficacy, performance, safety, stability, and other technical evaluations. This involves the interpretation and reporting of findings
Ensure that all products comply with all regulatory and safety regulations and guidelines
Ensure that all formulations do not knowingly infringe on valid intellectual property
Investigate and implement new testing methods to substantiate product performance and/or efficiency claims of a new or existing products or formulations.
This may involve liaising with external laboratories and consultantsCoordinate pilot trials and provide technical support. Collaborate with diverse teams to achieve trial goals, establish initial product specifications, assess outcomes, and recommend appropriate actions
Ensure laboratory safety policies and guidelines are followed and carry out all laboratory work in a safe manner
Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed, or requested
All Candidates must be able to provide work related references.