Senior R&D Chemist

Our Client is a leading TGA licensed supplier and contract manufacturer in the personal care and therapeutics industry, producing innovative and specialised products for the Australian and international markets. Always looking to continuously improve and create competitive advantages, they seek to employ dedicated and motivated individuals who are looking to build a career, whilst always remaining committed to strategic plans and core company values.
 
As part of their continued growth, they seek to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Senior R&D Chemist to join their Research and Development team.
 
The Role
 
The purpose of the role is to ensure that the technical assistance / support is available to the R&D Manager (both in Australia and in Asia). The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Research & Development Manager but is expected to operate with a high degree of independence and to exercise autonomous judgement in the performance of their duties.
 
This position is responsible for conducting product development on multiple key projects as assigned by the Research & Development Manager whilst maintaining the quality requirements from personal care and pharmaceutical industry.
 
Reporting to the R&D Manager, your key responsibilities will be:
 

• Liaise with clients and suppliers regarding product development projects
• Formulate products in accordance with company quality and efficacy expectations
• Produce formula samples in the laboratory according to GLP
• Conduct general product and stress testing to ensure formulation robustness and efficacy claims compliance
• Report writing for justifications and supporting evidence for new product development projects
• Research based project management to ensure projects meet their required time lines
• Communicate the status of new product development to Business Managers and Project Managers
• Develop and maintain Master Formulas for all products that are manufactured within the
• company
• Collate the documentation data set from raw material suppliers for all new materials to be qualified into the approved list.
• Provide technical information to project managers, business managers, quality assurance and other staff in the planning and purchasing departments if required.
• Write and conduct process validation protocols and reports when required.
• Conduct risk assessment analysis for formulation impacted changes
• Initiate change controls and deviations when required
• Coordinate with QC regarding stability studies and assist in internal and external audits
• Personal Attributes, Qualifications & Relevant Experience

To succeed in this exciting role, you will possess:
 

• BSc in Pharmaceutical / Formulation Science and previous relevant experience within the pharmaceutical / personal care manufacturing or related environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, together with demonstrated problem solving and time management skills
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Experience formulating / developing SPF sunscreens will be highly regarded
• Proven experience working within a GMP / GLP quality environment
• Positive, proactive, professional attitude
• Ability to build strong cross functional working relationships
• A desire to grow with this company

The Rewards
 
If you want to join a progressive and socially responsible organisation, with the vision of becoming a major contributor to the growth and reputation of the business, then this role is for you.
To submit your application in strict confidence, click the 'apply' button. If you require further information, please contact Voula Triantafillou on 03 9864 6050.
* Applicants with relevant expereince from interstate are welcome to apply*