R & D Chemist

Fareva is currently seeking an experienced R&D Chemist to join our team in Richmond, VA.

Overview

Responsible for creative and technical aspects of specific product development categories. Responsible for product development according to customer briefs with stability and regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, complete tasks as directed. Independently complete product development projects from inception to scale up to meet launch deadlines, with support from supervisor as needed.
• May handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Identify raw materials and technologies suitable for product development.
• Able to characterize formulations trials regarding physico-chemical and sensory parameters with support from R&D Formulation team.
• Execute under supervision development of pilot batches during development phase for stability, micro and customer sample requests.
• Perform product stability on all formulas.
• Investigate/research problems/issues.
• Communicate any formulation and/or stability issues to R&D Formulation Manager.
• Develop and refine formulas with respect to consumer briefs. Help with the resolution of stability issues as applicable.
• Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM) for all final formulas and provide formulation details such as trade name, weight% RM source, and specification for any new raw materials.
• Monitor the quality and conformity of formulas with support from Senior Chemists and/or Sr R&D Manager.
• Help to identify and propose solutions to issues that may arise during the product development or in the transfer to manufacturing.
• May interface with technical support groups including Sales, Quality, Technical Transfer and Operations and provide necessary support.
• Insure traceability and accuracy of lab trials notes in COPTIS.
• Respect SOPs and safety instructions.
• Participate and follow trainings as required.
• Communicate with raw materials suppliers for any samples requests.

Skills and Qualifications

• PROFESSIONAL
  • Acts with human sensitivity (Intermediate)
  • Actively displays Fareva’s “Passion for Action” (Basic)
  • Manages complexity (Intermediate)
  • Demonstrates entrepreneurship (Basic)
  • Innovates (Intermediate)
  • Achieves results with integrity (Intermediate)
  • Interacts effectively (Intermediate)
• TECHNICAL
  • Basic knowledge in relevant scientific and technical field/product category
  • Intermediate communication skills (oral, written, presentation)
  • Basic formulation, analytical, problem solving, and project management skills
  • Basic laboratory skills
  • Basic knowledge of applicable IT and R&D laboratory systems

Preferred Key Experience (Prior to This Position)

• Bachelors in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or related field of Science and minimum 2+ years or Master’s Degree with 1-3 years of related work experience.
• 2+ Years of progressive laboratory experience including internship or college lab work experience is preferred.
• Knowledge in Aerosol formulation is a plus.

Physical Positions Requirements