Formulation Scientist

verview The R&D Formulator is responsible for all aspects of product formulation, product/process development, scale up and commercialization of creams, lotions, ointments, and liquids in at a high-paced Contract Manufacturer. This role explores and conducts research in relevant technologies for product innovation and product/processes enhancement for Cosmetics and OTC products.

• Research and develop new Cosmetics, Pet, and OTC products according to customer demand and market trends
• Support new products formulation through lab batching, raw material procurements, sample submissions, and lab stability monitoring
• In charge of converting lab batch processes designed by formulator technicians into a technology transfer/GMP compliant processes.
• Establish required product and manufacturability specifications for feasibility and scalability
• Continuously improve existing products including formula modifications, raw materials substitutions and manufacturing instruction improvements to fulfill sales & marketing strategies
• Generate master formulas by inputting approved formulas into ERP system and establishing formulas’ BOM, manufacturing procedures, sampling plans, product specifications and instructions for drumming off, storage and filling
• Review and evaluate formulas and compounding procedures
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identified root causes and provided resolutions and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA); lead all production batch adjustment
• Conduct change control request (CCR) for any modifications for master formulas and inform the changes to associated departments including R&D, Quality, Purchasing and Planning to ensure the integrity and consistency of product quality
• Source and test new ingredients to meet marketing and regulatory demands, sourced and qualified alternative ingredients to the current ones with supply issues
• Provide recommendations to Production / Compounding Manager on feasibility of use of raw materials and/or make suggestions for possible changes
• Provide support in preparation of batch records, process characterization reports, verification reports, corrective actions (CAPA) and investigation reports.
• Evaluate raw material for formulation assessment to ensure compliance to regulatory requirements.
• Interaction with raw material manufacturers and other vendors as needed.
• Prepare appropriate documentation and test results for accuracy and completeness and compliance with SOPs/GMP requirement.

Additional duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related science with minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in product development in cosmetics or pharmaceutical industries
• Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Science preferred
• Must have experience formulating cosmetic, SPF, dietary supplements, or topical OTC products
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels within the organization;
  Project management skills to handle multiple projects at a time
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience with product/process development, processing laboratory techniques and regulatory requirements and a foundation in chemistry, mathematics, and or pharmaceutics.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must comply with GMP requirements; specific functions and documents will be discussed in GMP and on the job training.