Purpose of role:
As Australia’s most trusted manufacturer of natural health products 15 years running, and one of the Financial Reviews Best Places to Work in 2023, it couldn’t be a better time to join a truly purpose-led brand that places wellbeing and workplace flexibility at the heart of our culture! We are excited to offer the role of a Senior Product Specification and Formulation Scientist
A genuine commitment to the Blackmores values of Passion for Natural Health, Integrity, Respect, Leadership and Social Responsibility must be demonstrated.
This role is responsible for the Product Specification and Formulation generation with cross functional teams and manage the approval process on the final publication.
Responsibilities include:
- To influence productive teams working to achieve the agreed results, within the company and with customers, and such that agreed documentation standards and timelines are achieved.
- To ensure technical documentation (such as product formulations and specifications, QBI justifications, change controls) are completed to standard and on time.
- To prepare and review Product Specifications suitable for the intended markets using the company’s consultation process.
- To prepare and review QBI justifications, ensure all regulatory and markets’ requirements are satisfied.
- To initiate Change Impact Consultations for NPD/EPD and lifecycle change controls. Manage all feedback from the consultation and ensure prepared/updated product formulation and specification are aligned with the agreement from Change Impact Consultations.
- To perform reviews on specifications, testing and results on raw materials, Product Specifications and product formulation when required.
Who you are?
- Education requirement: Degree in Chemistry or related discipline.
- At least 5 years’ experience in a relevant scientific field with previous experience in Quality control is preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of raw material specifications, finished Product Specifications, compendia and TGA requirements are highly preferred.
- Good data analysis, attention to details, interpretative, problem-solving, technical writing and reporting skills.
Blackmores Group is a leading natural health company with proud Australian heritage, with extensive reach across Asia Pacific. Founded by visionary naturopath Maurice Blackmore in 1932, our vision is to connect every person on earth to the healing power of nature by combining our knowledge of nature and science to deliver quality health solutions to people and their pets everywhere, every day.
Blackmores Group operates in over 13 markets, with headquarters and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Australia, and offices across South East Asia and China.
Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Blackmores Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners if required. Your respect for this process is appreciated.