• R&D Chemist 3

    Astrix Technology (Oak Brook, IL)


    R&D Chemist 3

     

    Science & Research

    Oak Brook, IL, US

    + Added - 27/03/2025

     

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    _Our client, a global leader in the Personal Care industry, is seeking a R&D Chemist 3 to joint their team!_ _Client offers high-tech laboratory facilities with cutting edge equipment and technology to utilize. They pride themselves on employing the brightest minds in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Due to their great employee experience and growth opportunities, they have a very tenured team to be a part of._

     

    _- Full time, direct hire_

     

    _- Salary: $80-110K_

     

    _- 1st shift M-F_

     

    The R&D Chemist 3 is a competent professional and is responsible for executing assigned projects which involve the research, development and testing of new OTC Drug or Cosmetic products, technologies, packaging, and product improvements. The R&D Chemist 3 demonstrates consistency with the ability to write technical updates, technical reports, memos, regulatory documents, operating procedures, protocols, experimental design, data analysis and other communication as needed. The R&D Chemist 3 collaborates with internal or external partners involved with clinical testing, claims substantiation, formulation development, raw materials, manufacturing, or contract manufacturing.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    INDBH

    + Successfully formulate and scale up a variety of formulation types.

    + Has a good understanding of the physical, chemical, biological, microbiological, engineering, and regulatory aspects for the development and technology transfer process.

    + Proficient understanding of formulation laboratory equipment (e.g., mixers, hotplates, balances, pH meters, viscometers, filling equipment, lip stick molds etc.) and it impact during technology transfer.

    + Proficient understanding of raw materials and chemical compatibility used for formulation development while proficiently applying it to predict the overall final product's physical and chemical properties.

    + Consistently maintains accurate documentation of formulation, procedures, results, data, and conclusions.

    + Apply brand heart concepts and consumer product usage trends during product development and raw material selection.

    + Good understanding of the concepts involved in assessing stability of OTC drug and consumer products.

    + Proficient in the application of physical and sensory test data for formulation development.

    + Able to propose investigative testing when troubleshooting formulation issues.

    + Understands the physical, chemical microbiological concepts, and regulatory requirements involved in the assessment of OTC drug and consumer products.

    + Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline with 3-5 years of applicable laboratory experience preferable in the cosmetics or pharmaceutical OTC industry.

    + Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline with 1-3 years of applicable laboratory experience preferable in the cosmetics or pharmaceutical OTC industry.

    + Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline with 0-1 years of applicable laboratory experience preferable in the cosmetics or pharmaceutical OTC industry.

    JOB SUMMARY

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.