We are looking for a Research and Development Assistant to augment our R&D section in the development and enhancement of concepts/products, processes, and new ideas. The work entails conducting research, data gathering, product testing, observing and recording data, and reporting to other departments to transform new ideas into reality.

• Formulate, research, test, stabilize, troubleshoot, validate specifications, and perform other research activities related to skincare & household industry.
• Successfully prepare based formulations.
• Develop batches from scratch; and improve upon and scale up existing batches.
• Review current formulations and optimize for better performance and optimal ingredients.
• Optimize manufacturing processes of current and new products lines.
• Analyze all changes to existing formulas to determine proper testing and stability effects.
• Assist manufacturing with adjustments/troubleshooting relative to formulation batching/mixing.
• Follow projects from formulation development through manufacturing, including helping to establish manufacturing procedures.
• Ensure color fastness, accurate color reproduction, stability, and durability of products.
• Contribute in establishing manufacturing procedures.
• Coordinate with toll manufacturers to ensure duplication of lab and local results into large scale manufacturing.
• Work with product development groups to identify new ingredients available on the cosmetic market and integrate them in new or existing formulations where needed.
• Keep up to date with regulatory restrictions related to cosmetic products (state, federal, and international).
• Work with current team on improving equipment and capabilities of the experimental lab on site and the quality control procedures performed in it.
• Assist in resolving product or process problems.
• Stay current on developments in the cosmetic field and continue to demonstrate performance improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Has experience in development and manufacturing of skincare & household products.
• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy / Science (Chemistry).
• Technical knowledge of chemistry, polymers, colorants, emulsions, surfactants, and other raw materials used in the cosmetic industry.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability and desire to take ownership.
• Understanding of consumer insights related to product development, and experience in assessing and developing intellectual property are a plus.
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Display a sense of urgency and initiative with creativity and flexibility.