Associate R & D Chemist

McKenna Labs, a manufacturer of personal care products, is currently seeking an Associate R & D Chemist. Under close supervision, the Associate R & D Chemist performs a variety of tasks in support of the formulation and development of Personal Care and OTC products using creative and innovative solutions, processes, and protocols. This individual must be a self-motivated, detail oriented and energetic scientific person. This is an entry-level, full-time position in the Research & Development Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

Assist in the development of new formulations for different personal care and OTC products.

Assist in reverse engineering of existing marketed products.

Tabulate/plot test data, help interpret data, and design subsequent experiments with other Chemists.

Research product formulations and properties of raw materials.

Provide and prepare samples for laboratory and field testing for efficacy and safety.

Conduct laboratory testing of modified personal care and OTC products in line with standard testing procedures, recording observations, and interpreting findings.

Carry out innovative research to add products to products library.

Create sample products for customer approval.

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses.

Conduct necessary stability testing to ensure new product integrity.

Record experimental data and test results accurately and in the specified format.

Focus on customer expectations, prevention of problems and strive for continuous improvement.

Exercise and monitor GMP and safety compliance requirements in the work environment.

Continue to gain knowledge of new ingredients, clean beauty trends and technologies in the industry and applies them into formulation.

Continue to gain knowledge of global regulatory changes and apply to current projects.

Manage multiple projects, duties, and assignments in a timely manner and under tight guidelines.

Must be able to work onsite.

REQUIREMENTS

B.S. in Chemistry or related field required.

1 - 2 years of laboratory experience preferred but not required.

To fulfill requirements of job successfully, an individual must be capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Good organizational, problem solving, and mathematical skills. Good verbal and written skills. Ability to type documents accurately and efficiently. Computer literacy required, word processing and spreadsheet skills necessary. Organized and attention to detail is a must. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The pay rate range for this role is $22.00 $31.25 hourly. Compensation is commensurate with level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.

We understand that each team member s situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each individual to fit their family s needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full-time team members, includes medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, life and disability coverage, and other voluntary benefits.

We want everyone to feel welcome, respected and we are committed to providing the best space, experience and workplace for our teams no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different.