Senior Formulation Chemist

Job Title: Senior Formulation Chemist

Department: Laboratory

Reports to: Director of R & D

FLSA Status: Regular- Exempt

Salary: Negotiable

Location: Rochester, New York

ROLE SUMMARY:

Senior Formulation Chemist develops cbd/hemp formulations in various delivery formats including, topicals, inhalers, tinctures, sublingual sprays, vapor pens, and gummies. Maintain analytical instrumentation. Work with R&D chemists and scientists to provide data and facilitate product development and scientific discovery and advancement. Reports to the Director of Research and Development.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Early-stage development and design of new products
• Method development and validation
• Conduct physicochemical characterization and per-formulation activities
• Uses fit for purpose analytical methods to support formulation development, and research stability testing
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Work Instructions, and Standard Analytical Methods
• Follow Good Laboratory Practices, Safety protocols, and chemical hygiene plan
• Work with R&D chemists to facilitate product development and scientific discovery
• Maintain good documentation practices for all laboratory experiments
• Participate in general lab and instrument maintenance

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good Laboratory Practices
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to supervise and lead laboratory technicians and facilitate training
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to think critically and independently
• Mechanical aptitude

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years instrumentation, calibration, and method validation experience with emphasis in HPLC and GC
• Must be ready to set up instrumentation from unboxing
• Bachelor of Science in chemistry
• Supervisory experience
• Flexibility in work shift hours
• Must be 21 years old (State Law)
• Must pass a Level 2 background screen

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance
• Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stopping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks
• Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater)
• Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as; reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions
• Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (Moderate noise)

WORK SCHEDULE:

40 hours weekly with flexible hours depending on department needs. Must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer Golden Bloom Pharms Supports a Drug Free Workplace