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, OHResponsibilitiesResponsible 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 launchesIndependently plan and execute benchtop formulation work, analyze test results and effectively translate these into effective next steps that lead to project successesDocument 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 recordsSupport 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 labsUploading of testing documents to internal drives to aid in the creation of tech transfer packets for production runsAnalysis of tablet powder blends to calculate bulk and tapped density to determine powder blend characterizationBenchtop compaction studies to support the successful scale-up of formulas from benchtop to productionSupport the R&D experimental feedback process through sample distribution, and sample feedback collection for all Rx development programs with cross-functional partnersWork closely with sourcing and pharmacy inventory lead to ensure that raw materials are in stock for R&D benchtop and scale-up workProvide support as needed to additional R&D Technicians on tablet and liquid compounding via benchtop and R&D scale-up batchesOperate hand press, R&D scale rotary tablet press, and necessary lab equipment for topical batchingSupport scale-up batches for liquids, tableting, and any other new product formsSupport the buildout and compounding technology transfer from AZ to Ohio R&D labMaintain, evaluate and track the secondary sources of materials for existing production materialsMaintain the experiment logbook and organize the R&D lab as needed
