Qureos Mentor

Formulated Solutions

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 THE COMPANY:
 
 
 
 
 Formulated Solutions is redefining the Pharmaceutical and Self-Directed Consumer Healthcare CDMO experience through creativity and invention; delivering our world class Marketing Partners unmatched formulations, innovative packaging and cost effective, reliable supply.
 
 
 Formulated Solutions is and shall always be a company of people with the knowledge and dedication to provide our Marketing Partners with a single source solution for delivering quality and innovative products to market. We shall embrace changes and new opportunities as a vehicle to continually develop and grow sustainable relationships. As a company we shall never accept anything less than a culture that fosters creativity, growth, and profitability for both our Partners and the company.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 PRIMARY PURPOSE:
 
 
 
 The I&amp;D Formulator III will have responsibilities for the design, development, testing and implementation of new formulations from initial concept through production; troubleshooting/resolving, adjusting or reformulating existing formulas as needed. This individual must have extensive cGMP experience and FDA and ICH Guidance experience. Must be able to provide leadership and mentoring to I&amp;D Interns, Associates, and Formulator I(s).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
 
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 Supports efforts to brainstorm new customer concepts based on personal experience, market insights, competitive position, online research, technology/market trends, etc.
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 Develops new products to meet customer requirements per assigned projects.
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 Works to proactively prioritize multiple projects/workload, effectively anticipate/manage resource gaps, and deliver on agreed-to timelines.
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 Develops new product ideas for presentation to Marketing for future consideration in customer innovation events.
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 Prepares samples for customer evaluation or for use by Marketing, Project Management, Engineering, QC/QA.
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 Actively assists in the troubleshooting of off-target batches in the I&amp;D Lab.
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 Prepares protocols for both formal and informal stability testing.
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 Accurately records raw data and analyzes, as well as calculates and interprets the results. Ensures all documentation produced is in compliance with cGMP standards.
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 Communicates effectively in verbal and written form on research results and plans.
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 Demonstrates initiative in handling responsibilities.
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 Attends project meetings and prepares project updates.
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 Develops working relationships with vendors and attends vendor meetings.
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 Maintains raw material supply in I&amp;D laboratory including but not limited to: vendor sample inventory, in-house sample inventory.
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 Promotes cGMP and safety practices throughout the facility.
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 Promotes continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
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 Recognizes OOS or out of trend results and assists in the completion of lab investigations.
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 Reads and understands SDSs for all raw materials they will be working with.
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 Responsible and accountable for compliance with all aspects of the company's Health and Safety policies, and Safe Work Procedures.
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 Works to identify more efficient ways of working and shares ideas with management.
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 Prepare and present technical presentations
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 Participates in other activities as assigned by the I&amp;D Manager or VP of I&amp;D.
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 QUALIFICATION:
 
 
 
 Required
 
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 Responsible for contributing to audit readiness and for assisting in quality audits with FDA, other Regulatory Agencies, and customers, as needed.
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 Working knowledge of FDA regulation for drug/device especially for the lab.
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 Ability to use a personal computer and peripheral equipment to accurately enter an analyze data and produce reports.
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 Knowledge of chemical safety and personal protective equipment.
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 Proficient in approaches to aerosol and/or emulsion blending, chemistry and troubleshooting.
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 Advanced knowledge of various analytical equipment and techniques utilized in an analytical laboratory including but not limited to pH, viscosity, specific gravity, infrared spectroscopy, HPLC, GC, atomic absorption.
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 Demonstrated ability to represent the I&amp;D technical function in cross functional team meetings.
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 Ability to establish priorities, work independently, productively and proceed with objectives without supervision.
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 Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
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 Communicates effectively in verbal and written form on projects and research results.
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 Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced-sometimes rapidly shifting environment and quickly establish priorities. Ability to concentrate in such an environment and perform quality work.
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 Contributes to for overall lab safety, organization, cleanliness, calibration, and maintenance.
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 Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
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 Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
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 Preferred Additional
 
 
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 Aerosol formulation experience strongly preferred.
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 Regulated products formulation experience strongly preferred.
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 CRITICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 
 
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 Advanced knowledge of benchtop and production scale emulsion chemistry
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 Familiarity with aerosol chemistry and delivery systems
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 Ability to independently generate formulas for experimental blending
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 Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment
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 COMPUTER SKILLS:
 
 
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 Familiarity with the use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access.
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 EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Chemistry or appropriate discipline with 5+ years related experience in the personal care or pharmaceutical industry.
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 OR MS in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent with 3+ years related experience in a pharmaceutical industry a strong plus.
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 Environmental Demands
 
 
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 Exposure to chemicals and/or other potential hazards.
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 Exposure to loud noises.
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 Moving machines and robots.
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 Self-starting machinery.
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Formulation Scientist III

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Formulation Scientist III