Formulator Chemist - Manufacturing

CompletePet is a leading developer and manufacturer of dermatological and nutritional products for the pet community. Locally owned and operated, CP is committed to the success and growth of both its brand partners and employees. We are a rapidly growing business, looking for dynamic and entrepreneurial team members who are interested in growing and creating.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced Formulation Chemist to design and execute product development from bench-top to commercialization of grooming and OTC products and supplements for companion animals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemistry and industry experience in R&D in a fast-paced production environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Formulate a wide range of liquid products (shampoos, emulsions, dermatological products
• Formulate a wide range of food products, experience with food manufacturing
• Conduct/evaluate raw material and formula performance and aesthetics
• Conduct product development stability testing.
• Understand the basic principles of good experimental design, data analysis and interpretation.
• Complete projects within agreed upon timelines.
• Expected to be able to develop new products, and revise (where necessary) current batch formulations in existing products.
• Coordinates with Production the trial production runs of the various lab batches and actively monitors the production line for any quality and manufacturing issues.
• Communicates, in a timely manner, to the President and or VP R&D any quality and manufacturing issues observed in trial lab and production runs.
• Is responsible for establishing and maintaining comprehensive notes, records, logs and complete folders per R&D product per R&D project.
• Is responsible for disposing all lab waste in accordance with SOPs, MSDSs and other industry standards.
• Strictly adheres to safety instructions, dress codes per company SOPs, & cGMPs.
• Design and develop new formulations based on product requirements and customer expectations
• Conduct laboratory testing to evaluate effectiveness, safety, and stability
• Modify existing formulations to enhance performance and cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate with multi-functional team to launch new products
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards in formulation development
• Document formulation procedures, testing results, and specifications
• Provide technical support on production floor during scale-ups
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in companion animal products
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in research & development, and product batch formulations
• Proficient in MS Office skills including Outlook, Excel, Word
• Excellent English verbal and writing skills
• Experience in formulation development within pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or grooming products
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with laboratory techniques and regulatory compliance
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED:

• Excellent time management
• Detail-oriented, possessing great organizational skills
• Has the ability to handle potentially stressful situations
• Problem solver
• Able to lift, push and/or pull up to 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Formulation Development in pharma/cosmetic/grooming: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hialeah, FL 33018 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000