Opella · 21 hours ago
Junior Formulation Development Scientist
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $80K/yr
1+ years expOpella is a self-care challenger with a significant portfolio in the OTC & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements market. They are seeking a motivated Junior Formulation Development Scientist to assist in the development and optimization of personal care product formulations in a collaborative R&D environment.
Health CarePersonal HealthRetail
Responsibilities
Conduct bench-scale experiments, prepare prototypes, and perform stability and compatibility testing following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Operate and maintain scientific instruments including but not limited to pH meters, viscometers, heating and mixing equipment, glass ware, microscopes, scales, sample filling equipment, sample sealing equipment
Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks and assist in the preparation of technical reports and regulatory documentation
Work with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to support product development and scale-up activities
Participate in integrating consumer insights into formulation strategies to enhance product performance and user experience
Support the evaluation of new ingredients, technologies, and instrumentation for potential application in product development
Ensure all work complies with internal quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, OTC monographs, GMP, GLP)
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or a related field
1+ years of relevant industry experience preferred (internships or co-ops acceptable)
Conduct bench-scale experiments, prepare prototypes, and perform stability and compatibility testing following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Operate and maintain scientific instruments including but not limited to pH meters, viscometers, heating and mixing equipment, glass ware, microscopes, scales, sample filling equipment, sample sealing equipment
Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks and assist in the preparation of technical reports and regulatory documentation
Work with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams to support product development and scale-up activities
Participate in integrating consumer insights into formulation strategies to enhance product performance and user experience
Support the evaluation of new ingredients, technologies, and instrumentation for potential application in product development
Ensure all work complies with internal quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, OTC monographs, GMP, GLP)
Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced R&D environment to rapidly acquire project understanding and apply professional knowledge to project improvement
Strong interpersonal skills and eagerness to work with and support colleagues in a cross-functional collaborative environment
Standing, bending, lifting required, not exceeding 25 lbs
Preferred
Basic understanding of formulation principles and laboratory techniques
Familiarity with topical dosage forms, oral care products and/or transdermal patches is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic statistical software (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Benefits
Company employee benefit programs
Company
Opella
Opella is a consumer healthcare business segment of Sanofi.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-10-20Acquired
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