R&D Technician - Surety of Supply

VIVOS HOLDINGS•Smyrna, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The R & D Technician will assist with the development, optimization, and commercialization of new personal care products. This role is responsible for performing lab experiments, batch testing, formula and product evaluations, and periodic lab equipment management. This position requires a person that works well as a team member with optimal time management skills in a fast-paced high-volume environment to execute against project goals while ensuring adherence to company standards, timelines, and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related scientific field of study
Minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience; professional lab experience is preferred, college laboratory experience will be considered
Experience with Microsoft applications- Word, Excel, and Power Point
Basic lab equipment understanding is preferred
Strong organizational and time management skills
Practical mathematical and statistical skills- percentages, conversions, ratios, data analysis
Strong written and verbal skills to report on project progress
Exhibit beneficial qualities of cooperation & coordination with positive professional interaction
Intrinsic drive to support team goals by learning and applying new skills and concepts
Inspires confidence and trust by being dependable and honest
Regular standing, walking, and use of hands
Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Support the development of high-quality formulations, specifications, and requirements through bench-scale experimentation and data analysis
Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on formulations using standard laboratory equipment and data analysis
Adhere to standard operating procedures on accuracy, safety compliance, and proper documentation
Maintain a complete, accurate, and well-organized laboratory notebook, including experiments, processing notations, observations, results, conclusions.
Evaluate alternate raw materials against controls, by completing side by side experiments and evaluating physical properties.
Perform product comparison evaluations through testing and data analysis to provide clear technical summaries to support formulation decisions.
Assist with prototype and sample development to support customer requests, as well as requirements for product testing
Exhibit team player qualities of cooperation and coordination; professional interaction in all business contacts
Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines; essential and mandatory.
Maintain reliable attendance and schedule flexibility, including ability to work extended hours as required to meet workload demands