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Research & Development Senior Chemist

Los Angeles, California, United States

About rhode: rhode is a line of curated skincare essentials. Formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it’s a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time.

Overview

  • Support Sr R&D Manager and SVP of R&D in research, formulation, and cross-functional team projects
  • Independently work on formulation projects based on product briefs provided by Product Development team
  • Make batches of formulation projects 
  • Prepare and log samples for submission
  • Create formula revisions based on feedback from testing team
  • Adjust batches as needed to meet formula specification requirements
  • Maintain clear and accurate records of formulations, procedures, observations and results
  • Calculate appropriate specification ranges and create CofAs for formulas 
  • Conduct stability testing and keep accurate records 
  • Order raw material samples and maintain raw material storage room
  • Request raw material documentation from vendors and maintain documents organized in shared folder
  • Maintain formulation software
  • Prepare bulk to be sent out to third party testing laboratories as needed
  • Validate other chemist’s formulas
  • Contribute to routine laboratory housekeeping and day-to-day operations of the laboratory 
  • Calibrate lab equipment 
  • Supervise scale up batches at Contract Manufacturers, providing instructions and recommendations as needed
  • Communicate with PD, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams as needed
  • Assist other lab staff as needed

Qualifications:

  • This position requires 5+ years experience working as a formulation/bench chemist in a personal care formulation laboratory with a proven track record of stable and scalable formulation design ability
  • Experience formulating OTC products is required
  • Must have experience using mixers, homogenizers, viscometers, and pH meters
  • BSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent 
  • Strong knowledge of the functionality of raw materials used in personal care formulations
  • Knowledge in ingredient listing
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) 
  • Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.) or Google Workspace
  • Experience maintaining a formulation software or database required (formula breakdown and entry of raw materials, including CAS, INCI, and cost information)
  • Must be highly organized and able to independently manage multiple priority projects
  • Must have a high attention to detail and proficient in accurate record keeping
  • Critical thinking and strong independent problem solving skills
  • Agile and comfortable working in fast paced environment
  • Must have strong communication skills and ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience
  • Willing to travel to contract manufacturer sites and supervise scale up batches as needed

Travel:

The annual salary for this position is between $115,000 - $125,000, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This role is based out of our headquarters in Los Angeles, CA. 

rhode, an equal opportunity employer, is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, pays, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other status protected by applicable law. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities in accordance with all legal requirements. Any applicant who requires assistance with the application or resulting process should contact People & Culture (hr@rhodeskin.com) to request that accommodation.

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