Technical Writer
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Job Description
Who we are:
Cosmetic Solutions is a leader in the development and manufacturing of scientifically proven innovative personal care products. With a focus on face body hair OTC and professional use formulations we create some of the most cost effective high quality and powerful products on the market.
Providing world class services to up and coming businesses large established brands physicians estheticians and other skin care professionals; we specialize in research & development custom formulization graphic design manufacturing packaging and delivery.
Job Title: Technical Writer Manufacturing Instructions
Department: Technical Services
Location: Cosmetic Solutions Boca Raton Florida 33487
Reports To: VP of Technical Services
Position Summary:
The Technical Writer will be responsible for translating R&D product development data into clear accurate and actionable manufacturing instructions. This role is essential in bridging the gap between R&D and Compounding ensuring a seamless transition from product development to scalable production-ready procedures. The individual will work closely with R&D Compounding Engineering and Quality teams to create first-draft batch manufacturing instructions (BMIs) define process parameters and document critical formulation and processing steps.
Key Responsibilities:
- Author initial Manufacturing Instructions (MIs) and Batch Manufacturing Instructions (BMIs) for pilot and scale-up batches.
- Translate R&D formulations into compounding-friendly instructions considering equipment constraints and scale differences.
- Collaborate with R&D to understand formulation intent order of addition heating and cooling requirements and mixing speeds.
- Work closely with the Pilot Specialist and Compounding team to collect in-process feedback and revise documents accordingly after pilots or first productions.
- Ensure all instructions are written in compliance with internal SOPs and cosmetic/OTC GMP guidelines.
- Maintain a document revision log and change history for all BMI documents.
- Coordinate with Technical Services and Quality to ensure manufacturing instructions align with validated processes and specifications.
- Assist with documenting learnings and adjustments from pilot qualification and first production batches.
- Support the creation of master manufacturing documents and help transition instructions into ERP/document management systems.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings for New Product Introductions (NPIs) and support timeline planning for document readiness.
- Assists in writing validation and IOQ protocols.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Cosmetic Science related technical field preferred or 10-years if cosmetic/OTC manufacturing experience.
- 24 years of experience in technical writing manufacturing support or process documentation within a cosmetics pharmaceutical or personal care environment.
- Understanding of compounding processes batch scale-up and GMPs in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with R&D Manufacturing and Quality Assurance teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and document control systems (e.g. MasterControl NetSuite etc.)
- Ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities.
Preferred:
- Experience with cosmetic formulations batching equipment and compounding practices.
- Familiarity with process validation or pilot scale-up documentation.
- Working knowledge of specific gravity mixing parameters and filling considerations.
Cosmetic Solutions LLC. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age color creed disability status gender national origin race religion sexual orientation or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
