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Job Summary:

We are looking for a chemist who is a team player with a solutions-oriented mindset. The chemist will join a team researching and developing lithographic materials for advanced patterning solutions. This is a laboratory-based technical role focused on synthesis of organic compounds and polymers.

Position functions:

• Conduct synthesis of organic compounds and polymers at laboratory scale through several hundred grams.
• Use analytical tests to facilitate effective process development, characterize products and ensure final product quality.
• Document experiments and help in the preparation of technology transfer packages.
• Maintaining full compliance with all departmental and site-specific Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality regulations, systems, and procedures covering laboratory activities.
• Maintain material database, inventory database and order chemical reagents from suppliers.

Qualifications

• A B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry, preferably from an ACS (American Chemical Society) accredited program.
• A thorough understanding of organic chemistry at the undergraduate level.
• Experience with general laboratory techniques such as column chromatography, distillation, filtration, recrystallization, and scale-up.
• The ability to independently perform analysis of compounds and reaction mixtures using common methods such as NMR, LCMS, GCMS, IR, TLC.
• Versatility in common IT applications (Microsoft office).
• Excellent organizational skills and accuracy in experimental documentation.
• Good communications and presentation skills.

Competencies:

• Must have hands on experience with synthetic organic chemistry.
• Experience with polymerization techniques is preferred.
• Has the ability to evaluate safety risks and reactivity concerns in multigram scale multistep organic synthesis.
• Can communicate effectively.
• Must be highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Can work both independently and as a team player with a positive attitude.
• Will develop time management strategies to ensure work is performed within required timelines.

Job Title: Associate R&D Chemist

Location: San Fernando, CA | Onsite

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

Schedule: Full-Time, M-F

Compensation: $30–$35 per hour

Company Overview:

A well-established food manufacturing organization specializing in flavor development and ingredient solutions. The company focuses on innovation, technical expertise, and collaboration to develop high-quality products that meet evolving customer and industry needs.

Job Summary:

The Associate R&D Chemist is responsible for developing, improving, and testing new and existing products using various raw materials and formulations. This role supports product development initiatives, conducts competitive product matching, and collaborates closely with Quality, Production, and Sales teams. The position requires strong analytical skills, creativity in formulation, and the ability to translate technical concepts into practical product solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve new and existing products based on customer or internal requirements
• Conduct product matching against competitive products provided by customers or internal teams
• Perform costing analysis on products developed
• Create master formulas and compounding instructions
• Prepare product specification sheets for customer submission
• Conduct shelf-life studies and stability testing to verify product performance
• Evaluate prototypes and direct testing activities
• Collaborate with Quality Control and Production during first-time manufacturing of new products
• Assist in establishing procedures for sample preparation and distribution
• Support sample request inquiries when needed
• Provide technical assistance to customers and sales representatives as required
• Assess feasibility of product development projects based on operational and technical constraints
• Maintain regular communication with internal teams including Quality Control, Production, and Sales
• Maintain accurate documentation related to product development and testing
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science or related scientific discipline
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an R&D Chemist or product development role
• Strong sensory evaluation skills, including taste and aroma assessment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to evaluate product appearance and operate laboratory instruments
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds occasionally
• Ability to report to company facilities as needed, including same-day notice

Preferred:

• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience

Summary:

Responsible for the management and direct supervision of all manufacturing at the plant to execute safely, right first time quality, service for our customers efficiently each and every day. Manage the operational and personnel decisions related to staffing production lines, compounding support as well as receiving warehouse activities. Direct and coordinate training across all teams to comply cGMP standards as an FDC regulated operation. Indirectly manage a staff of 400+ employees in the areas of Production, Compounding, Receiving Warehouse; supervise staff and ensure company safety procedures, personnel policies, and administrative procedures are successfully implemented and adhered while integrating a robust culture toward continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Behavior: Exhibit team player qualities including cooperation and coordination; professional interaction in all business contacts all day, every day.
• Attendance: Present for work when scheduled is a mandatory function.
• Safety: Your compliance with all company safety rules, procedures and guidelines is essential. Reporting of safety issues is mandatory.
• Coordinate all phases of production to assure a quality product is produced based on order receipt and stock level requirements.
• Treat all with respect, embrace diversity and perform with personal and organizational integrity.
• Create and maintain a robust culture toward continuous improvement throughout all teams.
• Sense of Urgency – proactively respond to opportunities to reduce “cycle time” and create value
• Responsible for the Quality Control of all products produced; oversees production line inspection at periodic intervals.
• Directs all phases of Receiving Warehouse; directly supervises the SR Warehouse Supervisor; either directly or indirectly through Shift Supervisors, oversees production teams of both Consumer Product Partners full-time associates and temporary associates.
• Coordinate daily with temporary employee agencies and schedules the temporary support as required.
• Facilitate daily production meetings; Tier 2 and Tier 3 communication meeting; prepare operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities; assure all components are available, make necessary changes in the event of a breakdown in component delivery; resolve production schedules and problems.
• Hire, supervise, and direct production personnel; optimize employee productivity, set priorities, design workflow, communicate objectives, and monitor performance.
• Develop or revise standard operating procedures, safety, housekeeping, and personnel policies; observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Review new products; plan production operations; set standards for new packaging; establish priority and sequence for manufacturing products, utilizing knowledge of production processes and methods.
• Responsible for monitoring and directing expenditures for three cost center budgets (production, compounding, receiving warehouse).
• Insure proper processing, handling and storage of hazardous, flammable material such as flammable chemicals, etc. in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.
• Performs numerous administrative and computer tasks; Analyses work output, computes efficiencies and costs; prepares reports and documentation for Human Resources related to production bonuses and awards, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Must be a team player with proven skills.

Qualifications

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree with courses in manufacturing, operations, material handling and finance.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum of 10 years production management. Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing methods and techniques employed in assembly operations.
• Demonstrated management and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and management traits including the ability to motivate people while engendering their respect and support.
• Computer literacy and the ability to quickly learn specialized inventory and manufacturing software used at Consumer Product Partners.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills to provide direction to subordinates and interact with other managers; to provide written direction, reports, and correspondence within Consumer Product Partners and to outside agencies.
• A non-compromising attitude to operating safely in the plant for the health and welfare of all associates.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

N/A

Travel:

N/A

Work Environment:

Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job:

1. Worker exposed to some temperatures sufficiently high or low to cause marked bodily discomfort.

2. Worker exposed to noise to cause shouting in order to be heard.

3. Worker exposed to some atmospheric conditions such as fumes and odors.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position: Operational knowledge of production equipment; computers, spreadsheet and word processing programs, fax, copier, and other standard office equipment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally assists with minor lifting to assist someone in plant. Can be performed by others. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less, ability to distinguish colors, ability to adjust eye to bring objects

RTD Biosciences is building a next-generation peptide manufacturing and analytical testing laboratory, and we are looking for a Lead Analytical Chemist / Lead Laboratory Technician to help build and operate the lab from the ground up.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a scientist who enjoys working with analytical instrumentation, solving complex technical problems, and helping establish laboratory systems in a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

You will play a key role in analytical testing, method development, manufacturing support, and regulatory compliance as we expand our operations.

What You'll Do:

Analytical Testing

• Operate HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and Q-TOF systems for peptide identity, purity, and potency testing
• Perform CoA testing including assay, related substances, endotoxin, sterility, and particulate analysis
• Develop and optimize analytical methods aligned with USP and FDA expectations

Manufacturing Support

• Support peptide production including formulation, sterile filtration, and lyophilization
• Execute batch records and perform in-process testing
• Troubleshoot formulation and stability issues

Quality & Compliance

• Author and maintain SOPs, analytical methods, and quality documentation
• Support FDA inspections and regulatory readiness
• Participate in deviation investigations and CAPA

Laboratory Leadership

• Coordinate sample testing workflows
• Train and mentor laboratory technicians
• Manage lab inventory, reagents, and equipment maintenance

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences
• 5+ years of analytical laboratory experience
• Hands-on experience with HPLC systems
• Knowledge of cGMP and USP laboratory testing

Preferred

• Experience with LC-MS/MS or mass spectrometry
• Experience with peptides, biologics, or injectable drug products
• Background in 503B outsourcing facilities or sterile compounding
• Cleanroom or aseptic processing experience

Compensation:

$90,000 – $115,000 salary + performance bonus. Some room for negotiation based on experience.

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Life Insurance
• Professional development support
• Advancement pathway to Laboratory Manager

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your relevant

Certified Flavor Chemist

Addison, IL | Fully Onsite (Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM)

Full-Time / Permanent

$150,000–$180,000 base salary

Industry: Flavors & Ingredients

Department: Research & Development

Reports to: Senior Manager, Flavor R&D

About the Role

We are seeking a Certified Flavor Chemist to join our R&D team and play a key role in developing innovative, high-quality flavor solutions for food and beverage applications. This position partners closely with cross-functional teams and customers to bring flavor concepts from idea to commercialization—while ensuring regulatory compliance, quality, and performance excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop new flavor profiles aligned with customer specifications, market trends, and application requirements
• Conduct sensory testing and performance evaluations using both qualitative and quantitative methods
• Collaborate directly with customers to advance and finalize flavor development projects
• Stay current on flavor industry trends, emerging technologies, and consumer preferences
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with safety, labeling, and allergen standards
• Maintain accurate formulation records, experimental data, and technical documentation
• Support product launches by collaborating with Product Development, Marketing, and Production teams
• Troubleshoot flavor-related challenges and optimize flavor stability and performance
• Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams and clients
• Work with suppliers to source high-quality raw materials and explore new ingredients
• Train and mentor Flavor Apprentices in preparation for Society of Flavor Chemists testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Physical Sciences, or a related field
• Certified member of the Society of Flavor Chemists (required)
• 5+ years of professional flavor development experience
• Experience creating and scaling reaction flavors
• Strong knowledge of flavor ingredient labeling and regulatory requirements
• Hands-on pilot plant experience
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access)
• Comfortable learning and using web-based systems
• Preferred experience with flavor formula entry systems such as Sage X3, E-Book File, or Product Vision

Physical & Work Environment

• Combination of office, laboratory, and production floor work
• Regular exposure to manufacturing environments, including odors, noise, and food allergens
• Ability to lift up to 20–30 lbs as needed
• Required use of PPE on the production floor, including steel-toed shoes, hair/facial hair nets, and lab coats

Why Join Us

• Work on innovative flavor solutions with real market impact
• Collaborate with experienced industry professionals in a hands-on R&D environment
• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth opportunity

Role: Formulation Chemist

Location: California (Onsite, full time)

I am currently partnered exclusively with a globally recognized industry leading skincare brand in the Personal Care industry, in search for a Formulation Chemist.

We are looking for a 'go getter', the purpose of this position is to support the R&D Manager with skincare bench formulation, you will work amongst industry leading professionals and be trained to a high level.

This individual must be highly skilled in skincare formulation, self sufficient and able to manage multiple project simultaneously.

Requirements:

• 2/3+ years formulation experience with a Personal Care contract manufacturer or brand. Skincare or OTC skincare category experience is most admirable.
• Must be able to turnaround formulations quickly to a high standard.
• Minimum Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Engineering or a Science Related relevant field.

Responsibilities:

• Keep an organized and orderly laboratory environment.
• Independently work on formulation projects based on product briefs provided by Product Development team.
• Formulate skincare products such as creams, lotions, serums in batch.
• Be able to make necessary formula revisions from testing team.
• Must be able to tech transfer different skincare formulations.
• Be able to for research, formulate and manage cross-functional team projects.
• Conduct necessary stability testing.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of formulations, procedures, observations and results.
• Calculate appropriate specification ranges and create CofAs for formulas.
• Prepare and log samples for submission.
• Work with less senior chemists, validating less senior chemist's formulas.
• Order raw material samples and maintain raw material storage room.
• Be able to navigate a formulation software or database required, such as breaking down formula and entering raw materials such as CAS, INCI, cost information.
• Request raw material documentation from vendors and maintain documents organized in shared folder.
• Assist other lab staff as needed, as well as communicating with Product Development, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory teams as needed.
• Must be willing to travel to contract manufacturer sites and supervise scale up batches as needed.

Skills:

• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to independently manage multiple high priority projects.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.) or Google Workspace.
• Must be a critical thinker and have strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be agile and comfortable working in fast paced environment.
• Must have strong communication skills and ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow with a reputable and highly respected company in the Personal Care industry.

The West Division of Labcorp is seeking a Clinical Chemist Technical Director. This position will focus primarily on Clinical Toxicology and Mass spectrometry in the Portland and Spokane Laboratories. The PhD level position will be responsible for providing direction and to serve as the technical advisor and clinical consultant for clinical toxicology, mass spectrometry and clinical chemistry for the laboratories.

Reporting to the Senior Clinical Chemist, West Division, the Clinical Chemist Technical Director will join an incredible team of two Clinical Chemist and two Medical Microbiologists who provide technical and clinical oversight for testing over four regional laboratories.

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry and have experience and/or training is clinical toxicology and maintaining mass spectrometry assays.

Work Schedule: 1st shift

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and reports patient results accurately, and with integrity
• Accurately and promptly responds to client inquiries that are technical in nature
• Effectively communicates with clients, physicians, nurses, pathologists and Labcorp staff and Laboratory teams
• Oversees the technical component of the laboratory to ensure that patient results are reported reliably and in a timely fashion.
• Ensures accuracy for all chemistry testing in the lab, including instrument performance and addressing root causes when issues arise
• Guides implementation of new assays and instrumentation in the lab in collaboration with the research and development team
• Makes recommendations to improve workflow, support staffing needs as well as optimization of reagent utilization
• Serves as last-stop to solve clients' technical problems (i.e., test rejection)
• Assists the Quality department to ensure all required regulations are followed
• Projects credibility and builds rapport with medical providers/Labcorp clients, providing quick/accurate responses to inquiries
• Keeps up with scientific advances and other literature, offering perspectives about improvements, such as how a report reads
• An interest in providing staff educational seminars, participation in national clinical societies and publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts is encouraged
• Sets the tone in the lab for performance and quality
• Shares experiences and ideas with discipline directors, such as improvements to SOPs, reports, interfaces
• Works effectively and efficiently with the Laboratory Site Director on the above functions and as deemed necessary
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements:

• PhD with Board Certification from the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (DABCC), or DABCC board eligibility. Candidates with clinical chemistry fellowship training are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The position is based on-site in the Labcorp Portland Laboratory. Travel to the Spokane laboratory quarterly is highly encouraged.
• Training in a COMACC fellowship is preferred
• Expertise in clinical toxicology and mass spectrometry
• Leadership skills to work with laboratory staff, developing their capabilities and involving them in problem-solving/urgent matters
• Deductive reasoning/analytical skills to reach a resolution to customer inquiries or lab opportunities/issues
• Depth and breadth of experience within a clinical lab, understanding validation, quality control and quality management; proficiency testing; and regulatory requirements

If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!

A pharmaceutical organization focused on enabling innovative drug development is seeking a PhD-trained Senior Formulation Chemist to join its Research & Development team. This role will focus on designing and developing novel drug formulations and advancing pharmaceutical products from early development through regulatory submission.

The ideal candidate is an experienced formulation scientist who enjoys working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment and is passionate about translating innovative formulation concepts into commercially viable therapeutics. This position combines hands-on laboratory research with strategic involvement in product development, regulatory strategy, intellectual property, and cross-functional collaboration with scientific and business teams.

This position is great for someone looking for a collaborative team environment and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements of the Senior Formulation Chemist:

• PhD in Chemistry (preferred) or related
• Minimum 10+ years of pharmaceutical formulation development experience, with some in an industry setting, required
• Strong expertise in designing and developing pharmaceutical dosage forms
• Demonstrated experience advancing products through development and regulatory pathways
• Familiarity with regulatory submissions such as IND, NDA, and ANDA
• Experience contributing to pharmaceutical innovation, intellectual property, or technology platforms
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities of the Senior Formulation Chemist:

• Design, develop, and characterize pharmaceutical formulations across a range of dosage forms
• Conduct hands-on laboratory work to support formulation development and product optimization
• Evaluate and develop novel formulation approaches to support emerging drug development pipelines
• Contribute to scientific strategy for product development and formulation technologies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in formulation development, regulatory affairs, business development, and operations
• Support regulatory strategy including interactions with regulatory consultants and preparation of submissions (IND, NDA, ANDA)
• Participate in meetings with regulatory authorities when needed
• Contribute to intellectual property strategy including invention disclosures, patent drafting, and evaluation of external technologies
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to building a strong scientific culture

Occupational Category: 19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other

R&D Chemist - Stability Coordinator - Winchester, VA

Winchester, VA - Onsite

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Hubot Tri-Pac, Inc., a contract development and manufacturing company (CDMO) specializing in liquid and aerosol filling for personal care and pharmaceutical marketers, is seeking an experienced R&D Chemist-Stability Coordinator to join our fast-growing team immediately. This position is onsite and located in Winchester, VA.

Job Description

The R&D Chemist -Stability Coordinator and stability coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the site stability program, formulation, and stability sampling activities in compliance with the FDA ICH guidelines, company quality guidelines, SOP’s and other regulatory requirements. This position will be required to work well with the cross-functional teams and will be the key point of contact for all stability programs for OTC, Medical device, and Cosmetic products.

Responsibilities

• This will include initiating stability studies, coordinating stability pulls, making sure the testing schedule of stability samples is met, analyzing stability data, and evaluating trends, and writing stability reports.
• To author stability protocols, interim reports, and reports for stability studies
• This includes routine campaign stability studies and non-routine project stability studies.
• Report the trending of stability data through data management and trend analysis using appropriate software.
• To escalate any trends to the R&D Manager and support any investigations, based on the test data collected.
• To support the business in requests relating to stability data (including temperature excursion assessments, regulatory requests, and investigational work)
• To own and support stability related Deviations, CAPAs and Change Controls, and progress department improvements.
• Manage stability studies following internal procedures, ensuring studies are set up per the protocol.
• The Stability Coordinator will interact with other groups in R&D and other departments (such as QC and production) as required.
• Will collaborate with relevant QC laboratories to ensure stability samples are tested within their specified time frame for actives, and micro.
• Coordinate the shipment of stability samples to outside labs when required.
• Maintain stability tracker for routine annual stability and lab stabilities.
• Good knowledge about lab equipment/test – Viscosity; pH; specific gravity; API’s etc.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations; GLP.
• Support R&D lab with formulation development for OTC; Cosmetic and Medical device in different forms – Aerosol; liquid and BOV.
• Improve current product formulations.
• Lead formulation development activities with a focus on stability as the primary responsibility.
• Proficient in Microsoft office 365.

Education And/or Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s (B.A or B.S) in a scientific discipline; and 2 or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of common analytical tools and techniques.
• Must have previous experience with conducting stability studies and knowledge of statistics.
• Must have previous experience in a GMP environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary/ Pay & Packages, Vacations, Insurance, 401K, Life Insurance, Disability (Long term/ Short term), and Continuous Training. Work where you are HAPPY! Tri-Pac, Inc. also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

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Tri-Pac, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer