Product Development Scientist and Project Manager

Have you ever thought "It would be cool to know the work I do on a daily basis directly impacts the lives of people all around the world"? If so, we could have the perfect opportunity for you!

Simply put, Particle Dynamics creates pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and over the counter products that will improve the health of consumers around the world! We are a 3-shift operation offering growth and training opportunities to individuals looking for a change of pace from the big manufacturing facilities. So, what makes us stand out from the others?

• We are smaller in size, so we have a tight knit group of employees - it's like family!
• Employees start out with paid time off - no waiting period to take time off!
• We offer a highly competitive benefits package with coverage starting the first of the month following your hire date - benefit coverage starts almost immediately!
• Our pay rates are highly competitive - we pay more for experience and high performers!
• We are a pharmaceutical manufacturer - all our production and packaging lines are climate controlled!
• We work hard but don't require employees to work 6-7 days a week - we promote a healthy work/life balance!

This role is responsible for the smooth development and introduction of new products for Particle Dynamics. Sitting on the PPIC (Product and Process Innovation Center) team, this person will be responsible for the technical coordination of opportunities and projects through project management techniques. This includes technical proposals, timelines, customer interface, and coordination of internal activities. This role will also perform product development and/or analytical testing activities as assigned for VP of Technical Operations.

Responsibility:

• Coordinate the development of products from lead to commercial stages using project management tools and collaborative coordination of resources.
• Be the technical liaison between the internal organization and the customer throughout the duration of new product development activities.
• Engage in feasibility and idea generation discussions to provide customers solutions regarding their products and challenges.
• Support commercial group to develop business case and costs for new products
• Write technical and development timeline portions of customer proposals.
• Project coordination:
  • Create development project timelines.
  • Schedule and chair routine coordination meetings with external customers and internal functions.
  • Work with 3rd party suppliers to conceive, develop, prototype, and approve externally executed steps in the development of products.
  • Gain approvals for prototypes from customers.
  • Escalate threats to scope, schedule, and budget with appropriate teams for resolution.
  • Manage the handover of products from development stages to routine commercial production.
  • Solicit feedback and use it to improve the new product development process.
• Product Development:
• Conduct formulation and process development activities from early-stage development to full scale production.
• Develop and/or perform analytical testing as needed for product development or production support.
• Design and execute stability protocols for new products in development as required.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate the processes of risk analysis, quality-by-design, process development, method development, process scale-up and optimization, and technical transfer activities for new products to ensure they meet expected requirements for quality, cost, and manufacturability.
• Write manufacturing batch records, experimental protocols and reports, process development reports, product and process assessments, technical transfer reports, test methods, SOP's and other documents, as required by management.
• Provide input and technical assistance to operations, and quality assurance, with respect to the validation and launch of new and reformulated products.
• Lead and/or participate in method development, process scale-up, optimization, and technology transfer activities.
• Assist Supply Chain function in selecting and qualifying new raw materials.

Education/Experience:

• BS in science/technical degree (Engineering, Chemistry, etc.)
• 5+ years' experience in product or lab method development
• Experience in pharma or nutraceutical product development
• Experience in project management
• Experience in analytical testing and method development for OD and API products
• 5 years' experience plant operations plus 5 years' experience in project management
• Capable in Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project
• Certification in Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma a plus

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance effective the 1st day of the month following a new employees hire date
• 401k match - 4% of 5% the employee contributes (100% on first 3%, 50% on next 2%) - immediate vesting!
• This position is eligible for the following time off yearly - 120 hours of vacation, 40 hours of sick, 16 hours of personal time - vacation and personal time are available upon hire!
• Uniforms, safety shoes and safety glasses provided to employees by the company
• Employees are eligible for paid holidays upon hire - 10 ANNUALLY!