Responsibilities

• Must be an independent thinker capable of working in a collaborative environment that can multi-task and adjust to changing priorities
• Responsible for creative idea generation, raw material sourcing, development, and scale-up of new Barnet Brand products as per set annual goals
• Independently develop a ratio of complex raw materials (simpler & longer-term development) making sure each raw material is globally compliant by reviewing with regulatory team , run extensive research and characterization on new potential ingredients technologies within and outside the industry
• Understand and adhere to the product development process and timelines to ensure deadlines are met for every project, if not communicate early on
• Initiate, design and execute multidimensional staged experiments
• Prepare timely reports and provide updates on project goals
• Extensive knowledge of competitive and industry playing field
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations on independent research projects
• Independently prepare a range of formula specifications and processes
• Manage several projects concurrently
• Work and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams (internal and external)
• Independently formulates and makes batches on the bench to develop new products
• Be able to identify key benchmarks
• Independently identify testing labs to support new development
• Review test protocols and final reports and summarize key findings
• Help to identify potential partnership with suppliers
• Creatively, using the existing lab equipment to create Proof of Concept
• Develop, prepare demos/technical methodologies and out of box thinking to illustrate performance of products for marketing literature and sales tools
• Participates in the transfer of technology from laboratory to production and interfacing with production
  • Create Pilot procedures and Tentative specifications
  • Following the approval process for Pilot batches in a timely manner
  • Work with Lab Tech to set up/monitor Pilot Batches for Stability
  • Communicate with potential raw material partners and/or contract manufacturers
• Help in identification and sourcing of alternate key raw materials when business needs arise
• Maintain an organized file
• Help mentor more junior level chemists on technical
• Driven self-starter; able to handle challenging technical/business needs and opportunities as well as excellent teamwork skills
• Maintain a laboratory notebook (hardcopy and electronic)
• Work independently with limited guidance
• Adhere to all safety guidelines
• Help the company build intellectual property. Be able to search, review, and write patents
• Establish new standard operation procedure (SOP) or review and revise current SOPs
• Exhibits and fosters good team behavior within and outside the laboratory