Dallas-Fort Worth Area
$100k to $120k – Degree with career experience as a Research Chemist in the personal products (cosmetics, skin care, etc) manufacturing industry required.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
- The Director of R&I will lead a growing team of formulators in developing topical products, including but not limited to cosmetics, haircare, skincare, and OTC products. The Director will be responsible for meeting innovation timelines and working cross-functionally with sales and marketing teams to meet customer expectations. Most importantly, this position will create new, innovative products for top beauty and personal care companies.
OVERVIEW
- The company is a high-growth US contract manufacturer of beauty, baby care, and personal care products for top brands worldwide. We are committed to manufacturing personal care products of the highest quality that promote better living. We strive for continuous progress in the research and development of innovative products, while building lasting relationships with our customers.
- This position reports directly to the President.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Manage the formulation of new products in collaboration with sales to ensure consistency with client product specifications, product format, label claim, applicable regulations, and manufacturing capabilities
- Oversee all activities of the R&D team
- Establish schedules for required R&D activities with special emphasis on work-place efficiency
- Ensure the conformance of all chemistry activities with applicable SOPs when applicable, and regulatory guidance documents
- Provide support to related audits from external and regulatory agencies
- Provide support to external departments such as QC and Production as needed
- Prepare and review protocols and reports for validation or verification activities
- Generate, maintain and review product development documents, batch records, and other related documents
- Understand customer needs, competitive forces, changing technology, and available resources
- Stay current with recent development, innovations, and technologies that may improve products and manufacturing processes
- Communicate with ingredient suppliers and stay updated on new raw materials and innovative products
- Collaborate with Operations and Production to ensure successful manufacturing of developed products
- Additional duties and or special projects as required by the President
EXPERIENCED REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, microbiology, or related life science field
- 10 years of management and formulation experience in a personal care laboratory
- Knowledge of quality, GMP, ISO 9000, FDA and OSHA reg