Senior R&D Chemist

Join the PAK

The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries.

30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.

Senior Research & Development Chemist

The purpose of this position is to execute or direct all required steps in product development from initial concept to final formula and production. To be responsible for innovation, cost savings and customer development by providing sample development and submissions.

Direct Reports                     

None

Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables

• Enforce Hazardous Material Handling Procedures.
• Develop new marketable products and revise/reformulate existing formulas and break down competitive products, including all aspects of development from stability to scale up to meet customer requirements.
• Develop innovative products to expand the R&D formula library.
• Write, review, and approve production batch procedures and monitor pilot and scale up batches.
• Review historical data for adjustments or time saving process modifications and implement them for time/cost savings.
• Manage and coordinate lab batches for customer presentations and meetings.
• Assist in the management and development of Chemists and Technicians.
• Help trouble shoot production batches.
• Independent research.
• Continuous review of R&D Lab SOPs and update appropriately.
• Assist Purchasing and Sourcing in qualifying alternate suppliers for chemicals.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of lab validations and assisted pilot blends
• Number of resolved QC/Compounding related issues.
• Process improvements because of gathering historical data and troubleshooting production issues.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Subsidy
• Childcare Resources
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts 

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities:

Education:

• BS or MS in Chemistry or Biosciences or Material Science (Biology, Botany, Biochemistry etc.) or equivalent progressive work experience with supplemental certifications.

Experience:

• 5+ years in formulation chemistry for health and beauty, personal care is required.<