Location: Madison TN
Schedule: Hybrid 3 days onsite and up to 12X a week remote); In the lab setting flexibility will be required.
We are a fastgrowing innovative company that is revolutionizing global health. We have a dynamic team that is passionate about improving the lives of people by delivering premium healthy products through worldclass research innovation and manufacturing.
The R&D Scientist is responsible for driving innovation developing new products and improving existing ones. The position will lead the charge in conducting research and assessments developing new formulations performing tests streamlining product requirements and guidelines collaborating with fellow experts and maintaining records of all procedures.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide technical leadership to advance the Vireo/pHD portfolio. Independently research design formulate and conduct experiments driving discovery and innovation that lead to the development of new products and improve the performance of existing products.
- Lead the design and synthesis of novel molecules using a variety of synthetic organic chemistry techniques. Characterize synthesized compounds and confirm their chemical structure and purity by utilizing various analytical techniques such as NMR spectroscopy mass spectrometry and chromatography.
- Conduct comprehensive literature searches and patent analyses to identify novel chemical entities and applications and assess their patentability. Contributes to the development of intellectual property strategies to protect proprietary molecules and technologies.
- Manage research projects from conception to completion ensuring timely and delivery of project milestones. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align project goals with strategic objectives.
- Collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams including the Scientific Advisory Board marketing product development and production to ensure products align with brand expectations and ensure smooth transitions to commercial production and readiness for successful product launches.
- Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures results and data analyses in laboratory notebooks. Prepare technical reports presentations and manuscripts for internal review and external publication.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in Organic Chemistry Medicinal Chemistry Biochemistry Biology or a related field; Masters in Chemistry is a plus
- 4 years of experience in the Chemical industry Cosmetics Life Sciences VMS (supplements) personal care/nutritional and/or food etc.
- Expertise in synthetic organic chemistry techniques including small molecule synthesis purification and characterization.
- Strong knowledge of structurebased ingredient design principles and computational chemistry tools.
- Formulations experience: cosmetics supplements and/or nutritional
- Demonstrated track record of scientific innovation and achievement as evidenced by publications patents or presentations.
- Handson lab experience and thrives in a fastpaced startup culture.
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Must be able to sit/stand for 8 hours
- Walking bending and light lifting to 30 lbs.
COMPENSATION BENEFITS:
- Base salary bonus based on company and personal performance
- Medical Dental Vision and Supplement Insurance (with company assistance)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time off Paid Holidays