SPECIALIST R & D

VIVOS HOLDINGS•Smyrna, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the collection and protection of intellectual property, technical customer support, review and approval of numerous key documents and processes involved in the development of new personal care products. This position requires a science background and an analytical mind with an eye for detail-oriented work.

Requirements

A Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or related science; three years of related experience and/or training; or combination of 10 years education and experience
At least three (3) years of laboratory work or Quality Systems Auditing experience is required in addition to the education requirement.
Proficient in Excel; basic understanding of Word.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios to practical situations
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced high volume environment required
Understanding of what it takes to get a basic project to market
Ability to manage basic projects through the organization
Able to report on project progress
Solid understanding of the commercialization process
High standards for quality of work
Enthusiastic, with a positive attitude and passion for innovation
Strong information management and communication skills
Efficient management of time and use of resources
Inspires confidence and trust by being dependable and honest
Intrinsic drive to support team goals by learning and applying new skills and concepts
Good listening skills and willingness to accept constructive criticism and learn from mistakes
Logical approach to judgement and decision making based on original thinking, direct experience, and high quality, independently verifiable evidence
Eager to learn
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical
Ability to deal with ambiguity
Exhibit a team based approach
Interpersonal savvy
Priority setting
Process management
Drive for results

Nice To Haves

Preference towards collaborating on group projects rather than working individually

Responsibilities

Exhibit team player qualities of cooperation and coordination; professional interaction in all business contacts, all day, every day
Present for work when scheduled is a mandatory function. Work hours may extend pass normal business hours based on the workload of the department.
Your compliance and enforcement of all company safety rules, procedures and guidelines is essential. Reporting of safety issues is mandatory.
Provide internal and external customer technical support via information and document creating, gathering, dissemination. Manage the collection and dissemination of information for customer specific systems.
Management and maintenance of formulations software including, but not limited to collecting, entering, and updating product formulations, raw materials, components, and vendors.
Review & Approval of key developmental documents which have high impact within the organization and must be accurate: Ingredient Statements, Specification Setups, SAP Group BOM entries, Raw Material Setups, Quantitative Ingredient Statements
Out of Specification investigations including customer 3rd party testing deviations.
Alternate Raw Material review/approval.
Conversion project form generation.
National Brand evaluations and Competitor analysis – physical property testing and organoleptics evaluations.
Provide technical support to lab personnel including but not limited to: Triangle evaluations, SAP assistance, internal software system assistance, and equipment function training (i.e. viscometers and pH meters).
Submission of products for 3rd party review
Reviewing and repurposing 3rd party test reports
Archival of raw material and product documentation in multiple systems
Equipment calibration and maintenance as needed: Viscometers, pH Meters, Thermometers, Incubators
Store checks: Shopping for product samples as needed for product evaluations, 3rd party testing, special projects, etc.