Barnet Products, LLC
Research Scientist I | Barnet Products
Barnet Products, LLC, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, us, 07632
Barnet’s Product Development team is looking for someone to support the Internal Barnet Branded Development program through ideation, research, design, and creativity in order to achieve raw material development goals. The ideal candidate will utilize knowledge and experience from raw material, formulation background in order to aid in the conceptualization of new innovative raw materials and see the R&D process from formulation creation through manufacturing launch. This individual will work in a team-oriented environment with strong collaboration with the product development team. This candidate will have strong personal/communication skills, as this role will interact with several internal departments and various external vendors.Responsibilities
Independently research potential new ingredients [including outside the industry] and literature that would fit into the company’s product portfolio whitespacesAid in creative idea generation, raw material sourcing, development, and scale-up of new Barnet Brand productsDevelop a ratio of complex raw materialsRun some market research on new potential ingredients and technologies within and outside the industry, use experimental design, data analysisLearn, understand the product development process and what it takes to progress from idea to launchWork to design and execute multidimensional and staged experimentsUnderstand and adhere to the timelinePrepare timely reports and provide updates on project goalsUnderstand the competitive and industry playing fieldPrepare and deliver technical presentations on independent research projectsManage several projects concurrentlyWork cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendorsFormulate and ensure each raw material is globally compliant by reviewing with regulatory teamBe able to identify key benchmarksIdentify testing labs, equipment to support new developmentReview test protocols and final reports and summarize key findingsIdentify potential partnership with suppliersUnderstand the timings and ensure deadlines are met for every projectCreate Proof of Concept for all projectsCreatively, develop and prepare demos/technical methodologies and out of box thinking to illustrate performance of products for marketing literature and sales toolsParticipate in the transfer of technology from laboratory to production and interfacing with production
Create Pilot procedures and Tentative specificationsFollow the approval process for Pilot batches in a timely mannerWork with Lab Tech to set up/monitor Pilot Batches for StabilityCommunicate with potential raw material partners and/or contract manufacturers
Perform technical assessments of new, innovative raw materials and solutions to technical problemsMaintain an organized file systemMaintain an organized list of new product ideasProvide clear direction and training to lab technicianBe a driven self-starter able to handle challenging technical/business needs and opportunities as well as demonstrate excellent teamwork skillsMaintain a laboratory notebook (hardcopy and electronic)Work independently with limited guidanceAdhere to all safety guidelinesBe proficient in patentsCreate and execute test methods to evaluate the efficacy of new Barnet branded productsSource alternative suppliers for components of existing materials when necessary.Qualifications
BS in chemistry or related science with 3+ years’ experience in emulsion formulating; developing raw materials, process engineering, and manufacturing capabilitiesPossess good analytical problem-solving skills to make timely and accurate decisionsProven ability to outperform project timelines within a competitive industrySome experience in Industrial Scale UpProficiency with operating the following instrumentation: viscometer, pH meter, homogenizer, centrifuge, and microscope; rheometer (a plus)Expertise with Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, and ExcelDriven, detail-oriented with excellent oral and written communication skillsAdept in building key relationships with external vendorsCan present (formal and informal)
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Independently research potential new ingredients [including outside the industry] and literature that would fit into the company’s product portfolio whitespacesAid in creative idea generation, raw material sourcing, development, and scale-up of new Barnet Brand productsDevelop a ratio of complex raw materialsRun some market research on new potential ingredients and technologies within and outside the industry, use experimental design, data analysisLearn, understand the product development process and what it takes to progress from idea to launchWork to design and execute multidimensional and staged experimentsUnderstand and adhere to the timelinePrepare timely reports and provide updates on project goalsUnderstand the competitive and industry playing fieldPrepare and deliver technical presentations on independent research projectsManage several projects concurrentlyWork cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendorsFormulate and ensure each raw material is globally compliant by reviewing with regulatory teamBe able to identify key benchmarksIdentify testing labs, equipment to support new developmentReview test protocols and final reports and summarize key findingsIdentify potential partnership with suppliersUnderstand the timings and ensure deadlines are met for every projectCreate Proof of Concept for all projectsCreatively, develop and prepare demos/technical methodologies and out of box thinking to illustrate performance of products for marketing literature and sales toolsParticipate in the transfer of technology from laboratory to production and interfacing with production
Create Pilot procedures and Tentative specificationsFollow the approval process for Pilot batches in a timely mannerWork with Lab Tech to set up/monitor Pilot Batches for StabilityCommunicate with potential raw material partners and/or contract manufacturers
Perform technical assessments of new, innovative raw materials and solutions to technical problemsMaintain an organized file systemMaintain an organized list of new product ideasProvide clear direction and training to lab technicianBe a driven self-starter able to handle challenging technical/business needs and opportunities as well as demonstrate excellent teamwork skillsMaintain a laboratory notebook (hardcopy and electronic)Work independently with limited guidanceAdhere to all safety guidelinesBe proficient in patentsCreate and execute test methods to evaluate the efficacy of new Barnet branded productsSource alternative suppliers for components of existing materials when necessary.Qualifications
BS in chemistry or related science with 3+ years’ experience in emulsion formulating; developing raw materials, process engineering, and manufacturing capabilitiesPossess good analytical problem-solving skills to make timely and accurate decisionsProven ability to outperform project timelines within a competitive industrySome experience in Industrial Scale UpProficiency with operating the following instrumentation: viscometer, pH meter, homogenizer, centrifuge, and microscope; rheometer (a plus)Expertise with Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, and ExcelDriven, detail-oriented with excellent oral and written communication skillsAdept in building key relationships with external vendorsCan present (formal and informal)
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