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The R&D Chemist plays a key role in developing and optimizing innovative personal care formulations that align with Apollo’s growth strategy. This position is responsible for end-to-end formulation activities, from bench development and testing through scale-up and technology transfer, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The Chemist will collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Purchasing, Production, and other departments to deliver competitive, high-quality products to market.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develops and/or performs all formulation requirements on new formulas; includes creation of theoretical formulation, bench mix development, product description/formulation sheets, lab tests, stability testing/monitoring, color verification, etc.
• Writes and/or reviews procedures, purchase orders, quotes and specifications needed to support formulation activities.
• Documents test results, specifications, and final formula procedures in a standard format for including in the Master File.
• Participates in the technology transfer from pilot scale to commercial manufacturing runs.
• Communicates in a timely fashion all information regarding formulation, project status, raw material research, results, etc. to all appropriate individuals in Purchasing, Sales, Finance and Quality departments.
• Ensures the maintenance and/or adherence to good laboratory practices and all safety regulations within the laboratory and within the plant during scale up.
• Provides technical knowledge in guiding other formulators, chemists and technicians in the R&D Lab.
• Proactively monitors the industry landscape and Apollo’s formulation database to ensure Apollo’s formulations are price competitive.
• Proactively ensures the proper transition of technologies from the Laboratory to Compounding, Production, Quality, Purchasing and other affiliated departments to ensure timely and successful first batch manufacturing and launches.
• Keeps abreast of current trends, practices, developments and regulatory changes which would impact products, procedures, or formulations and communicates new or revised requirements to the R&D Department.
• Evaluates new and alternative raw materials for functionality and stability.
• Use creativity in allowing Apollo to compete in any or every personal care arena desired, creating new innovative product formulations in line with Apollo’s business strategy.
• Work with the appropriate departments to ensure proper scale up and first batch quality
• Ensure formulations are competitively priced
• Proactive formulary development to generate intellectual property assets
• Perform other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field (post-secondary education required).
• 1–3 years of progressive laboratory experience in formulation development, preferably within the personal care or cosmetics industry.
• Solid understanding of laboratory techniques, stability testing, and good laboratory practices (GLP).
• Experience with scale-up processes and technology transfer to manufacturing is an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to research and evaluate raw materials, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Creative mindset with the ability to contribute to innovative product development and cost-effective formulations.
