Senior Chemist

TA Resources LLC · Lake Forest, Illinois

FULL TIME$80,000 – $80,000 / yr

Job Description

At

TA Resources

we have re-imagined traditional staffing and HR consulting with Small to mid-size businesses in mind. Focusing on what makes our clients unique we match them with the talent they need to continue to grow. Established in 2017 and located in Lake Forest, IL our client is an entrepreneurial company that provides contract manufacturing services to the Cosmetics and Personal Care fields, specializing in developing and packaging liquids, creams and hot fill personal care products into bottles, tubes, jars, sachets, packets, and other package formats.

The Senior Chemist is responsible for all steps of formula development from ideation to final formulation. Primary responsibilities will be the innovation of new products, customer interaction, technology transfer and cost savings. This person will need to demonstrate formulation and innovation skills in skin, hair, and body.

Job Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, and formulate innovative, mutually profitable, safe, and effective products for both CM and customers.

Manage and develop the R&D team to build SDB as a superior CM for innovation and technology. Manage multiple projects and ensure projects meet timelines, and objectives.

Work with Regulator Compliance Team

Responsible for the continued growth of sales, through new product development and customer relationships. Work directly with customers to help foster healthy relationships and growth of new business. This is a customer-facing role.

Manage and execute both cost savings and process improvement programs per FY objectives.

Provide technical support to production and process engineering to ensure smooth transfer of technology from laboratory scale to production scale. Ensure continued successful manufacture and marketing of existing products.

Participate in the hiring, retention, and motivation of competent individuals to help foster the growth development of the department.

Meet with vendors and suppliers to keep updated with the latest technology.

Requirements

Education and

Experience

BS or MS in Chemistry or related science degree

Experience (years and topics): 4+ years minimum Personal Care formulation

OTC/Quasi Drug formulation experience

Technology/Software (years)

o Must be familiar with all basic cosmetic lab equipment including electronic balances, viscometer, pH meter, FT-IR, and Moisture Analyzer.

o Must be PC literate and literate in Excel, Word and Power point, etc. Preferred advanced knowledge of Excel.

Strong command of English. Must have good communication skills (both verbal and written)

Compose routine correspondence on own initiative.

Make comprehensive notes in English.

Must have ability to work well under pressure.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Employee will frequently use fingers, walk and distinguish basic colors. Employee will continuously use both hands, sit for extended periods of time, and use rapid or well-developed coordination simultaneously. Employee must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time.

Must be able to hear and understand work direction in a loud, distracting environment

Must be able to judge distance, identify details, and view computer screen regularly

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

How many year's experience with personal care formulations do you have?

Do you have OTC/Quasi Drug formulation experience?

Education

Bachelor's (Required)

Compensation: $80,000

Work

Location

In person

Company	TA Resources LLC
Location	Lake Forest, Illinois
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time
Salary	$80,000 – $80,000 / yr

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