Senior Formulator
Company: Federal Package Network, Inc.
Location: Chanhassen
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Company Overview
For more than 40 years, Federal Package - has been the preferred
contract manufacturer for many of the leading personal care
companies. Due to our extensive capabilities and dedication to
quality products and services, Federal Package has become the go-to
source for companies in the health, beauty and personal care
industries searching for all aspects of contract manufacturing
including research and development; formulation; blending and
filling; decorating and labeling; and health and beauty containers.
We offer competitive wages, a lucrative bonus structure,
comprehensive benefits package, 401K, and many other additional
perks.
Job Summary
The Senior Formulator is responsible for researching, developing,
formulating, and testing topical skin care products in the cosmetic
and over-the-counter drug categories. Examples of formulas in this
area are deodorants, antiperspirants, lip balms, and lotions. This
person will research emerging trends and marketed brands, evaluate
current and new cosmetic ingredients and experiment with laboratory
scale batches of cosmetic formulas to achieve desired
characteristics such as color, texture, appearance, fragrance,
application and required specifications such as active ingredient
levels for sunscreens and skin protectants.
Duties and Responsibilities
Keep current with industry research and innovations on skincare
lotions, deodorants, sunscreens, lip balms, deodorants.
Ability to formulate both cosmetic and OTC formulas with active
ingredients, specifically SPF based products.
Ability to research trending product benefits and incorporate into
new products.
Evaluate and adjust ingredient levels to achieve formula and
aesthetic objectives.
Manage R&D Laboratory Technicians and operations.
Provide tactical guidance for design control, process validations
and release criteria for new product introductions.
Monitor, test and inspect prototypes and finished goods for quality
and safety as well as meet specified standards.
Compound bench samples of cosmetic formulas and fill into
containers for evaluation.
Run stability tests on new formulas.
Work with Process Engineering to transfer new products to
Production in accordance with approved data and established quality
criteria.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor of Science degree, preferably chemistry.
Minimum of 5 years R&D laboratory and product development
experience with OTC, active ingredients and SPF formulas in a
manufacturing environment.
Extensive knowledge of cosmetic laboratory formulation practices
such as researching formula chemistry, batch monitoring and
stability studies.
Evaluation of branded products for aesthetics, ingredient trends
and criteria to be used in new formulas.
Working knowledge of WORD and EXCEL.
Skills and Proficiencies
Understanding of typical R&D equipment and technology utilized
in creating OTC, active ingredients and SPF formulas.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to
communicate and work cross functionally.
Able to work autonomously, as well as direct employees in a R&D
lab environment.
Strong time management, organization, and prioritization
skills.
Able to work on multiple projects with competing priorities and
tight deadlines.
COMPANY BENEFITS
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, &
Life/AD&D
401k contributions
Summer Flex Time
Volunteer Time Off
Bereavement Time Off
New Parent Paid Leave
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