We are seeking a dynamic and motivatedJr. R&D Product Developerto join our innovative R&D team. As a Junior R&D Product Developer, you will play a crucial role in supporting our innovation pipeline, with technical guidance from the R&D Manager and will plan and execute projects with minimal supervision. In this role, you will also support benchtop sample evaluation through descriptive panels, and interact with cross-functional peers to gather feedback that will drive product development forward for on-time, successful product launches.
Location:This role will be based in New Albany, OH
Responsibilities
Responsible for independently executing benchtop development work using compounding equipment and compounding procedures, with guidance from the R&D Manager and R&D Sr. Manager to deliver consistent, high-quality products that support business objectives and revenue-generating new product launches
Independently plan and execute benchtop formulation work, analyze test results and effectively translate these into effective next steps that lead to project successes
Document experimental procedures, results, and observations accurately and comprehensively in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems.
Contribute to scoping of new ideas or technical solutions that improve R&D efficiencies and scale up processes.
Consistently communicate project updates and support the creation of detailed reports and compounding records
Support potency testing and formula troubleshooting through data collection and analysis across all formats - tablets, topicals, gummies etc in collaboration with 3rd party labs and technical support partners. Some examples include:
Submission and tracking of testing results from 3rd party testing labs
Uploading of testing documents to internal drives to aid in the creation of tech transfer packets for production runs
Analysis of tablet powder blends to calculate bulk and tapped density to determine powder blend characterization
Benchtop compaction studies to support the successful scale-up of formulas from benchtop to production
Support the R&D experimental feedback process through sample distribution, and sample feedback collection for all Rx development programs with cross-functional partners
Work closely with sourcing and pharmacy inventory lead to ensure that raw materials are in stock for R&D benchtop and scale-up work
Provide support as needed to additional R&D Technicians on tablet and liquid compounding via benchtop and R&D scale-up batches
Operate hand press, R&D scale rotary tablet press, and necessary lab equipment for topical batching
Support scale-up batches for liquids, tableting, and any other new product forms
Support the buildout and compounding technology transfer from AZ to Ohio R&D lab
Maintain, evaluate and track the secondary sources of materials for existing production materials
Maintain the experiment logbook and organize the R&D lab as needed
