ECLARO ยท 1 day ago
Research Scientist
Piscataway, NJ
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$50/hr - $50/hr
4+ years expECLARO is a leading consumer products company with a global presence, seeking a Research Scientist to join their team. The role involves leading the development and implementation of new toothpaste formulas, managing stability studies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality commercialization of products.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of new toothpaste formulas for North America - under the hello and Tom's of Maine brands
Be the R&D point of contact for commercial teams for hello and Tom's key innovation
Lead experimental designs to help identity launch formulations and production processes
Make lab and pilot batches of formulations for stability testing and customer sampling
Support Pilot Plant batches by preparing batch sheets, requesting raw materials, pre-weighing materials and batch execution
Support plant trial batches at various North America locations as needed
Manage multiple stability studies at the lab, pilot and plant scale, working with support groups (analytical, flavor, micro, etc.) to deliver samples and follow up on results
Create/maintain all required R&D documentation to ensure flawless, high quality commercialization
This may include R&D project timelines, formula databases, tech transfer checklists, proof of claims documents, registration documents, NODs, change control documents and technical justifications
Manage independent projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve key project goals and influence beyond your network
Create and maintain all required documentation under GMP/GLP per FDA/ICH guidelines as required
Validate new raw material suppliers and packaging as required
Maintain a clean and organized working environment
Work on multiple tasks with changing priorities
Make day-to-day recommendations and escalate issues regarding formula development
Stay abreast of supplier and competitor's new developments
Abide by and follow all company standard operating procedures (SOPs) including those for product development, regulatory and safety
Deliver effective presentations of technical data and project status
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience developing and/or implementing consumer products
Experience scaling up formulations from the lab through pilot or manufacturing scale
Technical understanding of related chemistry and science (for example: active deliveries, emulsions, surfactants, rheology, liquid chemistry)
Strong knowledge of ingredient chemistry to be able to understand how the interdependencies and interactions of raw material components affect formulation and process performance
Able to multi-task and coordinate various simultaneous projects
Strong oral and written communication skills
Self-motivated but able to work well within a team environment
Knowledge of cGMP /GMP and GLP
Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Google suite, SAP, etc.)
Previous laboratory experience preferred
Must have hands-on experience with laboratory instruments
Must be able to learn new procedures in a short period of time
Must be able to follow SOPs and obtain reliable and accurate data
Must be able to document data consistently and accurately
Must be able to perform routine tasks daily
Preferred
Knowledge of equipment and procedures for making oral care formulations
Experience running stability studies for OTC/Drug products
Experience & understanding of producing formulations at the manufacturing scale
Experience with claim substantiation
Strong project planning and management experience
Knowledge of Regulatory environment in North America and across the globe
Knowledge of ICH/FDA guidelines for stability and testing of new drug products
Benefits
401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO
Company
ECLARO
ECLARO is an award-winning professional services firm headquartered in New York City and operating in the U.S., Canada and the Philippines.
1001-5000 employees
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