SPECIALIST R & D

VIVOS HOLDINGS•Smyrna, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist R & D is responsible for developing new personal care product formulas. Reformulating and/or improving current formulas. This position works primarily with Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Development Personnel. The Specialist R & D frequently works with Analytical Services, Cost Accounting and Purchasing. Occasionally works with other departments such as Engineering, Buyer/Planner, etc. This position requires a candidate that works with general direction, broad policies and goals; requires frequent review of work.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in chemistry or related science; or five years of related experience and/or training; or combination of education and experience
Minimum 1 year laboratory experience (including college laboratory experience)
3+ years formulating experience in personal care or related
Intermediate experience with MS Word, Excel and Power Point reporting tools and all Microsoft applications
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios to practical situations
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced high volume environment required
Understanding of what it takes to get a basic project to market
Ability to manage basic projects through the organization
Able to report on project progress
Solid understanding of the commercialization process
Preference towards collaborating on group projects rather than working individually
High standards for quality of work
Enthusiastic, with a positive attitude and passion for innovation
Strong information management and communication skills
Efficient management of time and use of resources
Inspires confidence and trust by being dependable and honest
Intrinsic drive to support team goals by learning and applying new skills and concepts
Good listening skills and willingness to accept constructive criticism and learn from mistakes
Logical approach to judgement and decision making based on original thinking, direct experience, and high quality, independently verifiable evidence
Eager to learn
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical
Ability to deal with ambiguity
Exhibit a team-based approach
Interpersonal savvy
Priority setting
Process management
Drive for results

Responsibilities

Reformulate/Develop robust quality formulas meeting Marketing’s specifications as indicated by a New Product Profile through bench experimentation
Create and/or reviews and approves technical documents to support developmental projects. (i.e. Ingredient Statements, Manufacturing Formula Cards, Cost Formulas)
Develop robust manufacturing processes for development projects in conjunction with other Specialist R & D Including active participation in pilot plant/scale up activities
Develops specifications for new and/or reformulated product ensuring high quality
Source and approve new and/or alternate raw materials
Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on raw materials using laboratory experimentation
Formulate products including powder, liquid and gel products to meet ingredient standards and deadlines
Follow industry standards on scientific significance, accuracy, safety and record keeping
Optimize formulated ingredients to meet cost objectives and to manage availability of raw materials
Execute project commitments and pursue contingency plans
Conduct stability testing and record results
Test substances for composition, properties, structures and reactions
Prepare research proposals including analytical, technical and financial data for developing and testing new or improved products
Identify testing abnormalities and execute corrective actions
Other duties as assigned