Job Description

Formulated Solutions Innovates, Formulates and Creates consumer brands. We put together a broadly talented team of experts in manufacturing, production, laboratory, regulatory, distribution and marketing, that possesses an unparalleled drive to deliver market-ready products of the highest quality. Our in-house technologies in Aerosol, Biochemistry, Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical and Polymer Chemistry, coupled with innovative package design and strategic marketing services, provides clients with one of the fastest design-to-market solutions in the world. We serve companies in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, personal care and specialty chemical applications. We also support small and large companies in generating and producing unique products for the retail market.

Formulated Solutions offers a wide range of benefit options for our full-time employees, allowing them to find the right plan to enroll into. We also offer 401k with a company match and much more! If you are hard-working, self-motivated and looking for a new and exciting career opportunity, apply today!

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PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide engineering services for pilot batches, validation, commercial product support, and capital projects.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

⦁Provide technical support for manufacturing. Conduct technical investigations, write reports and provide assistance in the close-out of deviations.
⦁Lead or support technology transfers by conducting laboratory and/or pilot plant experiments, and providing technical risk assessments for new manufacturing processes. Interpret and communicate results to the technology transfer team.
⦁Designs and/or implements manufacturing processes, equipment (from pilot to fully operational) for complex products.
⦁Utilize lean or six sigma tools to generate process improvements for inline products.
⦁Keep current on regulatory and quality requirements for manufacturing.
⦁Write SOPs, as needed, to support GMP manufacturing.
⦁Develop process validation protocols.
⦁Write/execute protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment as required
⦁Develops user specifications/ requirements for equipment purchase and/ or requirements for process validation
⦁Makes decisions with designated assignments that influence the goals of the project
⦁At the discretion of VP or Director of Engineering, approve master batch records in area where the engineer is deemed a subject matter expert
⦁Interacts regularly with senior technical peers and colleagues
⦁Demonstrates leadership skills and the ability to influence
⦁Completes assignments in more than one functional area (process, project, etc.)
⦁Other functions as required to support existing operations and customer focused projects.

QUALIFICATION:
A.Required
•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical preferred).
⦁Background in or working knowledge of chemical manufacturing industry
⦁Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds on a regular basis.

B.Preferred Additional
⦁Background in or working knowledge of Pharmaceutical industry and cGMP’ s preferable
⦁2–15 years’ experience in Chemical Manufacturing

CRITICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
⦁Demonstrates strong technical and/or regulatory expertise and ability to adapt to changing circumstances
⦁Excellent communication skills
⦁Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment including a respirator, gloves, and eye protection
⦁Ability to perform work in a manufacturing environment where there is exposure to occupational hazards.
⦁Must be able to work extended hours on evenings and weekends as required.
⦁Employee must be punctual and on time.
⦁Must be capable of detailed record keeping and communicating results to others.
⦁Project skills appropriate for leadership of tech transfer projects

COMPUTER SKILLS:
⦁Ability to operate the following office equipment: computer, telephone, photocopier, facsimile, and calculator
⦁Power Point, Word, Excel and a basic understanding of Microsoft media applications is required.

Technical Skills and Experience (if applicable):
⦁Technical skills appropriate for execution of technical transfers of topical products
⦁Data analysis with a good understanding of statistical process control
⦁PAT experience is preferred

Education and/or Training
⦁Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, MS preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
⦁Must be able to lift and maneuver 40 pounds.
⦁Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time.
⦁Must be able to wear personal protection equipment which includes gloves and respirator, when required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
⦁Reports to Director, Engineering