R&D Chemist

rhode is seeking a Research & Development Chemist, who is well versed in formulating personal care products, to join the team and play an integral role in formulating innovative products for our business.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support Senior Research & Development Manager and Senior Chemist in research, formulation, and cross-functional team projects
• Independently work on formulation projects based on product briefs provided by Product Development team
• Make batches of formulation projects
• Create formula revisions based on feedback from testing team
• Adjust batches as needed to meet formula specification requirements
• Maintain clear and accurate records of formulations, procedures, observations and results
• Prepare and log samples for submission
• Calculate appropriate specification ranges and create CofAs for formulas
• Conduct stability testing and keep accurate records
• Order raw material samples and maintain raw material storage room
• Request raw material documentation from vendors and maintain documents organized in shared folder
• Maintain formulation software
• Prepare bulk to be sent out to third party testing laboratories as needed
• Validate other chemist’s formulas
• Contribute to routine laboratory housekeeping and day-to-day operations of the laboratory
• Calibrate lab equipment
• Supervise scale up batches at Contract Manufacturers, providing instructions and recommendations as needed
• Communicate with Product Development, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams as needed
• Assist other lab staff as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years’ experience working as a formulation/bench chemist in a personal care formulation laboratory. Experience formulating OTC products – nice to have.
• Must have experience using mixers, homogenizers, viscometers, and pH meters
• Strong knowledge of the following:
• Functionality of raw materials used in personal care formulations
• Ingredient listing
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Experience maintaining a formulation software or database required (formula breakdown and entry of raw materials, including CAS, INCI, and cost information)
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.) or Google Workspace
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to independently manage multiple priority projects
• Must be a critical thinker and have strong problem-solving skills
• Agile and comfortable working in fast paced environment
• Must have strong communication skills and ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience
• Willing to travel to contract manufacturer sites and supervise scale up batches as needed

Office Requirement:

• 5 days a week in our Lab in Santa Monica, California

Compensation:

• $100,000 – $120,000

rhode, an equal opportunity employer, is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, pays, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other status protected by applicable law. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities in accordance with all legal requirements. Any applicant who requires assistance with the application or resulting process should contact People & Culture ([email protected]) to request that accommodation.