Job Title: FORMULATION CHEMIST for disruptive beauty product

Location: Rochester, MN or Remote for right person

Rion Aesthetics is seeking an experienced and dynamic Formulation Chemist to join our fast-growing startup team. Formulation Chemist will be responsible for developing new cosmetic products for (plated) Skin Science from concept to commercialization that support company growth. (plated) is a leading platelet-derived exosome technology sold in physician offices. This position will also enhance and improve upon current portfolio of 5 SKUs. This individual serves as a technical expert that supports product improvements, quality improvements, customer requests, and cost savings initiatives. They are also responsible for formulation and generation of representative pilot samples for internal and external customer evaluations through the use of appropriate scale-down process models. Other duties include process optimization and product enhancement activities.

• Formulates new products leveraging proprietary exosome technology HPE (Human Platelet Extract), from development to commercialization, within defined company, industry, and regulatory parameters
• Ensures safety and stability of formula meets Rion Aesthetic’s standards for release
• Previous experience in liposomal formulations
• Establishes guidelines and criteria for acceptance and testing of chemical raw materials in finished blends
• Evaluates raw materials from various sources and ensures the raw material reaches safety standards and desired efficacy signatures
• Develops specifications for new and/or reformulated product
• Creates Project Timelines in accordance with Rion Aesthetics commercialization priorities, sets milestones/critical path and ensures on time project completion
• Operates within company’s Quality Management System
• Participates in team driven activities to facilitate ongoing production improvements or new product development projects
• Recommends adjustments to meet formulation challenges 
• Performs scale up for transition to manufacturing
• Documents laboratory and notebook data and record keeping including study plans, spreadsheets and trouble-shooting related to formula development
• Conducts physical and aesthetic assessments of product characteristics, including measurements and specifications to determine product acceptance, stability, and shelf life criteria
• Maintains a finished formula sample retention program, including periodic review of product shelf life
• Maintains all appropriate laboratory equipment to acceptable standards and calibration
• Works within the principles of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Evaluates technologies brought from third parties in order to continually improve our product
• Prepares product registration documentation and product chemistry packages to meet regulatory requirements
• Responsible for batch production from pilot scale to process validation
• Performs additional special projects as assigned

• Masters degree or PhD in Chemistry
• 5 to 7 years technical experience in chemical industry (cosmetics or other) or pharmaceuticals
• Experience with HPLC testing and other stability testing methods
• Proven problem solving skills and track record of successful technical accomplishments
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Broad range of experience in formulation preparation and testing in the laboratory
• Strong verbal communication and documentation skills
• Ability to keep detailed records
• Strong understanding of cGMP guidelines and FDA regulations related to the cosmetics and pharmaceuticals industries
• Prefer experience with FDA and other regulatory agency requirements and/or INCI submissions

While performing duties of this job, the employee may or may not be frequently or occasionally required to:

· Stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear

· Climb stairs or take elevators

· Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

· Be exposed to moderate noise level at manufacturing facility

· Use close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision 

· Manipulate keyboard of computer, telephone, and hand-held devices

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rion Aesthetics recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

We provide a highly competitive compensation package including:

· Competitive salary for Formulation Chemist with base salary of $140,000 - $175,000 and bonus/equity driven performance incentives commiserate with experience

· Full benefit package • stock options • flexible spending accounts

· 401K retirement savings

· Life Insurance options for self, spouse, children

· Short and long-term disability insurance

· Paid time off / holidays

Rion Aesthetics, a regenerative aesthetics company founded in Rochester, MN and backed by over 15 years of visionary science, is at the forefront of platelet-derived exosome innovation, primarily focusing on investigational studies in hair restoration and facial wrinkle treatment. Additionally, in 2022, the company introduced (plated)™ Skin Science, an award-winning product line powered with Renewosome™ technology, designed to rejuvenate the skin's appearance and promote fuller-looking hair.

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Rion Aesthetics is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status of gender), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, HIV status, smoker or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.