Scientist (Research & Development) – Hygiene

by | Oct 26, 2020

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Scientist (Research & Development) – OTC/Hygiene

 

Essential Job Functions

  • Perform quality control testing on raw materials, intermediates and finished products. Issue adjustments, approvals and rejections as needed
  • Assist in the maintenance of KRP quality system and associated documentation, including but not limited to batch cards, QCAs, COAs and retains
  • Assist in the development of product specifications
  • Provide customers with input on selecting appropriate materials
  • Develop products to meet customer needs
  • Participate in internal and external audits
  • As needed, directly interface with suppliers, sales staff and customers as part of the product development process
  • Produce customer specialty samples, as necessary
  • Assist in the training of new laboratory personnel
  • Participate in the general upkeep of the QC/ R&D laboratory facility
  • Work safely with hazardous chemicals and waste
  • Operate and maintain analytical equipment
  • Complete special assignments, as required
  • Create new Protocols and ensure proper training to execute
  • Create new Test Methods and ensure proper training to execute
  • Provide support to Production, QC, QA, etc. on scale up for new formulations and processes

 

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years’ experience in a laboratory atmosphere
  • Minimum 2 years hands-on Experience in GMP OTC/actives, emulsion, surfactant, suspension, etc. formulations, stability testing
  • Minimum 2 years experience in FDA and/or EPA regulations and registrations – familiar with government agency regulations for OTC and others drug manufacturing
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Collaborative-ability to work well with others
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency in MS Office-especially Excel

 

Education/Certifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in a chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical science related fields

 

Benefits:

· Enriched Medical Plan with Vision

· Enriched Dental Plan Company-sponsored Life Insurance

· Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Medical & Dependent Care

· 401K Retirement Savings Plan

· 401K Safe Harbor – Employer Contribution of 3% Gross Wages

· Pet Insurance

· Tuition Reimbursement Program

· On-site state-of-the-art Fitness Center (Gibbstown)

· Full-Service Café (Gibbstown) at no cost to the employee

· Employee Referral Bonus Program

· Tickets to sports events and concerts throughout the year

· Voluntary Term Life/AD&D and Long Term Disability

· Voluntary Vision Discount Plan

· All-inclusive company-sponsored Family Weekend in the Poconos every Spring

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