Career Opportunities

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- R&D JUNIOR FORMULATING CHEMIST -

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Position Summary:

The R&D Junior Formulating Chemist plays a pivotal role in the innovative development of high-quality OTC and non-OTC personal care products. This professional leverages technical expertise to formulate diverse products across skin, hair, and pet care categories while ensuring all lab batches meet precise customer specifications. By blending scientific research with hands-on laboratory execution, this role supports the entire product lifecycle from initial reverse engineering to the supervision of first production batches.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics or Personal Care industry.
• Minimum requirement of bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related scientific field.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities:

• Formulate OTC and non-OTC personal care, skin care, hair care, sun care, and pet care products leveraging in-depth knowledge of chemical ingredients and processes that meet customer requirements.
• Make necessary lab batches of products according to predetermined and new formulations.
• Make any necessary adjustments to lab batches (pH, viscosity, etc.) as requested by the customer.
• Must be familiar with functions and operation of all laboratory equipment.
• Responsible for normal equipment maintenance and cleaning of laboratory, including individual assigned workstation.
• Perform any other duties at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Reverse engineer existing products in the market.
• Engage in research activities to develop innovative technologies, identify new opportunities, and explore application methodologies.
• Understand, utilize, and document procedures and formula details within laboratory notebooks and formulation software.
• Participate in first production batches and write detailed descriptions of batching procedures to ensure batch reproducibility.
• Handle formulation and manufacturing issues for new and existing products.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic industry regulations related to ongoing projects and engage in acquiring more knowledge regarding regulations affecting product development.
• Gain working knowledge of laboratory equipment used to evaluate the physical and performance attributes of various product types.
• Manage projects derived from product briefs and client development requests, ensuring timely execution and high-quality outcomes.
• Provide technical expertise to Marketing and Sales during client acquisition and ongoing support.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and tidy laboratory and office workspace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Training and Development:

‍All employees will be trained on cGMPs, Personal Practices, and Employee Training to perform their work at this company. Most work takes place in the laboratory environment. Employees wear protective clothing such as lab coats, hair nets, and gloves in the laboratory and/or manufacturing plant.

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- QUALITY & COMPLIANCE MANAGER -
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Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Quality & Compliance Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of quality assurance within a contract manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, maintains robust quality management systems, and drives continuous improvement to support product quality and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise and leadership skills to manage quality systems for cosmetics and OTC drug products.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain risk-management strategies within the Quality Management System (QMS), including deviations, complaints, change control, CAPA, APQR, OOS, training, document control, and internal audits.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210/211), and ISO 22716.
• Support root-cause investigations and CAPA activities for non-conformances, complaints, and deviations.
• Review and approve quality investigations, CAPAs, change controls, validation protocols, and APQR reports.
• Design, implement, and improve QMS processes in accordance with FDA, ISO, and GMP standards.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance quality systems and operational performance.
• Develop, write, review, and implement SOPs for quality functions.
• Manage QC data analysis, trending, and reporting of key quality metrics.
• Oversee internal audit programs and maintain readiness for regulatory and customer inspections.
• Train, mentor, and develop QA staff and cross-functional teams.
• Set team goals, provide direction, and conduct formal performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of QA experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (cosmetics or OTC required).
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field (Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, etc.).
• Preferred Skills & Experience
• Expertise in compliance remediation within FDA-regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of 21 CFR Parts 11, 210, 211, GMP, ISO 22716, and data integrity principles.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and enterprise systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with electronic QMS platforms.

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain company quality systems to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Lead, train, and develop QA staff while nurturing a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participate in management meetings to align quality initiatives with business goals.
• Host and support FDA inspections, GMP audits, and customer assessments.
• Review and approve batch records, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and validation protocols.
• Manage product and raw material specifications.
• Conduct internal quality audits and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Manage customer complaints and ensure effective resolution.
• Support international documentation and registration activities.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure consistent quality throughout production and packaging.
• Recommend and implement CAPAs to maintain compliance and product quality.

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