R&D Coordinator
R&D Coordinator
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Job Description
At TA Resources we have re-imagined traditional staffing and HR consulting with Small to mid-size businesses in mind. Focusing on what makes our clients unique we match them with the talent they need to continue to grow. We are currently searching for an R&D Coordinator for our client located in Lake Forest IL. This is a full-time office role located in Lake Forest IL.
Our client is an entrepreneurial company that provides contract manufacturing services to the cosmetics and personal care fields. Theyve been in business since 2018 and have grown at a very fast pace since that time. They specialize in developing and packaging liquids creams and hot-fill personal care products into bottles tubes jars sachets packets and other package formats.
This position is responsible for coordinating all R&D functions working with cross functional departments with customers and key raw material suppliers to help build R&D excellence. This position is a key member of the R&D team with strong opportunities for growth reporting directly to the Director of Regulatory.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work closely with R&D Regulatory and vendors to develop update and maintain R&D databases. Organize and maintain all raw material technical literature including Safety Data Sheets and Certificates of Analysis INCIs composition breakdowns and other essential information in order to accurately cost and provide critical documentation to our customers.
- Develop and build relationships with raw material suppliers to support R&D and Purchasing. Order and maintain inventory of new raw materials to help improve lab efficiencies and reduce lead times.
- Develop and grow strong transparent relationships with new and existing customers to provide essential support to help grow the business. Support includes raw material research formula/raw material updates and/or changes and some regulatory documentation.
- Responsible for the electronic formula data in production systems Markov. Responsible for the verification development and maintenance of the data entered into Markov including Formula Bill of Materials (BOMs) batching instructions change controls etc. Work with multiple departments to manage the flow the review of necessary documentation and signoffs of formulas BOMs and regulatory documentation. Work with QC to build raw material and formula release specification.
- Research trends competitive benchmarks and product ingredients to help support R&D chemists for new development.
- Research alternate suppliers for cost savings or dual sourcing projects.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Cosmetic Science or a related field preferred.
- High School degree minimum required.
Experience:
- Experience in cosmetic industry and/or related field. Experience in contract manufacturing preferred.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills. Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects preferred.
- Good written and verbal communication skills are required in addition to the ability to adapt effectively to change priorities.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Excel Word Outlook and PowerPoint
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50000.00 - $60000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Employment Type
Full Time
