Voyant Beauty is seeking to add an R&D Process Engineer (Developmental Engineer), this position will work alongside our award winning team! This position will be at our location in Chatsworth, CA.
Verify formula reproducibility before initial production run with lab scale up. with the scale up of approved formulations in the R&D laboratory for stability, safety, sales samples, or package compatibility testing. During the execution of the 3-10 kg batching process goal is to optimize batching process for manufacturing with identification of critical processing parameters and key visual indicators.
Transcription of the defined R&D batching process for bulk manufacturing. Identifying and mixing vessels and compounding equipment needed for commercial scale up.
Capable of independent work in a laboratory setting: process development, characterization, maintaining proper records, complying with internal quality control and safety requirements.
Work with production personnel, when required, to determine adjustments, trouble shooting, or corrections to first few commercial batches.
Perform other projects and tasks as assigned.
Site subject matter liaison to network Process Engineering teams.
Manages pilot/trial/first production scale up batches and processes including coordination with operations for batching and filling, and technical liaison with validation specialists for OTC documentation.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
5-7 years engineering experience in cosmetic manufacturing or laboratory experience at the bench working closely with Process Engineering through scale up of formulations
Understanding of physical and chemical properties of ingredients as well as their structure and property relationships and a working knowledge of thickeners, surfactants and other raw ingredient.
A working knowledge of formula scale up and manufacturing equipment
Knowledge of cGMP and GLP
Fluent in English (reading & speaking)
Travel will be required as needed to support business needs.
Demonstrate initiative and provide complete follow-through on areas of responsibility.
Easily adaptable to changing circumstances
Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work across functions and cultures and interact with all levels of the organization required.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects at once, work under pressure, apply judgment and ask for aid in prioritizing as applicable.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Willing to work extended shifts and/or weekends if necessary.
Represent company in ethical, moral and professional manner at all times.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities and skills require of position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
While undertaking the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, the employee must repeatedly sit, listen, speak, type and move throughout the facility. Must be capable of using a keyboard for computer purposes.
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