Research & Development (R&D) Manager

The R&D Manager is responsible for researching, developing, formulating, and testing topical skin care products in the cosmetic and over-the-counter drug categories. Examples of formulas in this area are deodorants, antiperspirants, lip balms, and lotions. This person will research emerging trends and marketed brands, evaluate current and new cosmetic ingredients and experiment with laboratory scale batches of cosmetic formulas to achieve desired characteristics such as color, texture, appearance, fragrance, application and required specifications such as active ingredient levels for sunscreens and skin protectants.

Essential Responsibilities

• Review current industry research about skincare lotions, deodorants, sunscreens, lip balms, deodorants, etc.

• Review consumer products on the market and gather information on how to incorporate product benefits into new product designs

• Evaluate and adjust ingredient levels to achieve formula and aesthetic objectives

• Manage R&D Laboratory Technicians and operation

• Provide tactical guidance for design control, process validations and release criteria for new product introductions

• Test prototypes for quality and safety

• Compound bench samples of cosmetic formulas and fill into containers for evaluation

• Run stability tests on new formulas

• Monitor, test and inspect products to make certain they meet specified standards

• Interact with Process Engineering to ensure that the transfer of new products to Production is in accordance with approved data and that quality criteria are established

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree, preferably chemistry

• Must have minimum of 5 years R&D laboratory and product development experience in a cosmetic manufacturing environment

• Must have working knowledge of WORD and EXCEL

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Requires extensive knowledge of cosmetic laboratory formulation practices such as researching formula chemistry, batch monitoring and stability studies

• Requires evaluation of brand products for aesthetics and ingredient trends and criteria that could be used in new formulas

• Must possess good communication skills

• Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities, using time efficiently

Equal Opportunity Employer

Federal Package Network is located in Chanhassen, MN, approximately 20 miles southwest of Minneapolis, MN.

Our employees have the opportunity to inspire excellence and work with a fun team that strives every day to make a difference for our customers. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus plan and generous benefits including paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, 401k employer contribution, profit sharing and a tobacco-free campus.

To apply, send cover letter and resume to: careers@federalpackage.com