R&D Technician - First Shift

Bright Innovation Labs•New Albany, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

To support the R&D Chemists in preparing batches, filling samples, conducting physico-chemical testing, maintaining retains and collecting data for product stability & compatibility. This position requires a safety-first approach in working in the lab environment and compliance with all company policies and procedures. The role involves preparing routine fragrance extension formulas for batching, assisting chemists with batching and sample preparation, and submitting samples for various tests. It also includes performing physico-chemical testing, setting up and monitoring stability tests, maintaining records, and calibrating instruments. Additionally, the technician will assist in cleaning and organizing the R&D Laboratory and promote compliance with quality standards, cGMP, and safety/environmental regulations.

Requirements

Strong Attention to Detail (Detail-oriented), results-oriented and ability to multi-task.
Requires basic math and unit conversion skills.
Must have strong verbal and writing skills along with strong communication skills.
Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
Experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to operate a variety of testing equipment such as pH Meter, Viscometer, balance.
Ability to identify and differentiate colors, and various olfactive properties (odor) of products.
Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
High school diploma (HSD) or general education degree (GED).
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. as a pre-condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.
Previous working experience in similar QA positions is preferred.
Bilingual skills (Spanish) a plus.
Ability to read and interpret internal and customer documents such as safety rules, formula, and email instructions.
Ability to write a routine chemical name into the log book.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Responsibilities

Prepare routine fragrance extension formula for batching.
Assist chemists with batching, filling samples, and shipping to the customer.
Prepare and submit samples for stability, compatibility, preservative efficacy testing.
Perform physico-chemical testing of raw materials, In-Process bulk and finished good for analysis.
Set up, monitor, test, and record results/observations for internal R&D accelerated stability.
Maintain files on all stability, compatibility, and preservative efficacy testing of product.
Maintain and calibrate all gauges and instruments.
Assist in cleaning and organizing the R&D Laboratory.
Promote compliance with Bright Innovation Labs policies, procedures, quality standards and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) as well as safety and environmental regulations.
Participate, as required, in safety and cGMP training sessions, and other company training sessions.