Pilot Process Development Engineer

Rodan and Fields, LLC
Berkeley, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2022 CLOSED ON 9/28/2022

Job Posting for Pilot Process Development Engineer at Rodan and Fields, LLC

Pilot Process Development Engineer

Rodan Fields is looking for a Pilot Plant Process Development Engineer to support the Process Development Engineering team, specifically on Pilot scale manufacture of a range of products.

Responsibilities

  • Act as main manufacturing resource for pilot scale (1kg-10kg) manufacture of new Skin Care products
  • Flow as needed to assist with lab scale manufacture of lab samples
  • Interact with Formulation Chemists to Advance new formulation Technology.
  • Seek out new processing insights which can be applied to current and future development programs.
  • Ensure timely supply of raw materials, and maintain inventory of key materials to enable responsiveness
  • Manage all documentation and records associated with pilot scale manufacture, ensuring accurate recording of all work and appropriate filing and storage
  • Maintain pilot plant equipment including overseeing any repairs required.
  • Fill finished product samples for in house and external testing.
  • Perform own wet chemistry analytical testing
  • Set up and manage informal stability samples
  • Liaise as needed with Chemists and Manufacturing Process Development Engineers to ensure flow of key information on formula and process
  • Liaise with Product Development, Quality and Regulatory teams on all formulas under development
  • On an as needed basis, travel to contract manufacturers for engineering batches.
  • Manage Temporary Employees, Contractors and Process Development Technician  


Qualifications

  • Strong technical understanding within the Personal Care/OTC Industry with a specific emphasis on formulation tech transfer and manufacturing.
  • Experience in requirements of bringing products from concept to launch.
  • Strong knowledge and diverse experience in personal care/cosmetic manufacturing equipment a must.
  • Technical knowledge of process scale-up challenges and QC specification development.
  • Understanding and ability to implement and follow cGMP processes and procedures.
  • Formulation experience of multiple product forms including creams, lotions, waxes, washes, thin liquids, non-aerosol sprays, and aerosols.
  • Ability to work independently and execute tasks within defined projects/programs with no supervision.
  • Experience in the use of design of experiment techniques to solve manufacturing issues
  • Demonstrated experience working effectively on cross functional technical teams
  • Strong organizational and computer skills a must.

 

Education

  • BS/MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or an equivalent field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent.

The Company

Rodan Fields was founded in 2000 by Stanford-trained dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields with a passion for giving people the best skin of their lives — and the confidence that comes with it. With effective products, a unique business model and a powerful community of Independent Consultants, Rodan Fields has disrupted the skincare category to become a leading skincare brand in North America. The company has grown its innovative line of products and expanded into Canada, Australia and Japan. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, R F now employs 500 people, has more than 300,000 enrolled Independent Consultants and over two million Preferred Customers. 

 

At Rodan Fields, you will be challenged to make an impact, inspired to do more, and rewarded for your contributions. We are transforming skincare, and we welcome your big ideas to fuel our ambitious growth plans! If you are looking for a life-changing career opportunity, we've got your prescription. You’ll become part of a positive, passionate movement that celebrates greatness and encourages employees to be catalysts for change. We provide a creative, vibrant workplace outfitted with all of the technology, tools and training you'll need to learn, grow and thrive! We create life-changing impact in our communities through our non-profit, Prescription for Change®, the heart of Rodan Fields. By funding empowerment programs for students, we teach them how to use their skills to make life-changing differences in their lives and the lives of others. Join us and share your talents as we develop innovative solutions for your skin and empower entrepreneurs. In addition to working arm-in-arm with industry leaders, employees at Rodan Fields enjoy rich benefits plans and perks.

 

Rodan Fields is an equal opportunity employer that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. We welcome employees to be their true, authentic selves, without exception and believe individual differences add value to our team.  Join our team; we know it will be a life- changing experience!

 

Regarding COVID-19
With the spread of COVID-19 globally, our Bay Area offices will remain closed until further notice with the exception of phase 1 employees that require access to hardware and lab equipment.

Our primary concern is for the health and well-being of our employees as well as candidates. We have transitioned all interviews and new hire onboarding to be conducted virtually via Zoom video conferencing.

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