Senior R&d Chemist

The Company

Our Client is a leading TGA licensed supplier and contract manufacturer in the personal care and therapeutics industry, producing innovative and specialised products for the Australian and international markets. Always looking to continuously improve and create competitive advantages, they seek to employ dedicated and motivated individuals who are looking to build a career, whilst always remaining committed to strategic plans and core company values.

As part of their continued growth, they seek to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Senior R&D Chemist to join their Research and Business Development team.

The Role

The purpose of the role is to ensure that the technical assistance / support is available to Business Managers (both in Australia and in Asia). The incumbent will work under the direction of the Research & Development Manager but is expected to operate with a high degree of independence and to exercise autonomous judgement in the performance of their duties.

This position is responsible for conducting product development on multiple key projects as assigned by the Research & Development Manager whilst maintaining the quality requirements from personal care and pharmaceutical industry.

Reporting to the R&D Manager, your key responsibilities will be:

Liaise with clients and suppliers regarding product development projects

Formulate products in accordance with company quality and efficacy expectations

Produce formula samples in the laboratory according to GLP

Conduct general product and stress testing to ensure formulation robustness and efficacy claims compliance

Report writing for justifications and supporting evidence for new product development projects

Research based project management to ensure projects meet their required time lines

Communicate the status of new product development to Business Managers and Project Managers

Develop and maintain Master Formulas for all products that are manufactured within the

company

Collate the documentation data set from raw material suppliers for all new materials to be qualified into the approved list.

Provide technical information to project managers, business managers, quality assurance and other staff in the planning and purchasing departments if required.

Write and conduct process validation protocols and reports when required.

Conduct risk assessment analysis for formulation impacted changes

Initiate change controls and deviations when required

Coordinate with QC regarding stability studies and assist in internal and external audits

Personal Attributes, Qualifications & Relevant Experience

To succeed in this exciting role, you will possess:

BSc in Pharmaceutical / Formulation Science and previous relevant experience within the pharmaceutical / personal care manufacturing or related environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, together with demonstrated problem solving and time management skills

Demonstrated project management skills

Proven experience working within a GMP / GLP quality environment

Positive, proactive, professional attitude

Ability to build strong cross functional working relationships

A desire to grow with this company

The Rewards

If you want to join a progressive and socially responsible organisation, with the vision of becoming a major contributor to the growth and reputation of the business, then this role is for you.