Associate Scientist

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Independently lead pilot plant operations and ensure 100% compliance to all safety, quality and regulatory requirements for the assigned product / brand. 
• Leverage Science & data analytics to identify potential problems or opportunities and create appropriate action plan in consultation with manager to address the same 
• Provide excellent support for all on-going and new product development projects & initiatives such as margin improvement programs to improve bottom line. 
• Utilize statistical approaches to experimental design to maximize learning with the least amount of time and with minimum resources
• Be 100% compliant to all Product Safety, Quality, and Regulatory requirements to operate with cost-effectiveness and speed throughout the product life cycle. 
• Gain expertise in respective product category fundamentals and develop capability to independently execute projects from conceptualization to implementation on the ground. 
• Share internal and external technical knowledge discoveries, ideas, and vision with colleagues through documentation, presentations, publications, and patents
• Supplier Qualification Program: Lead supplier qualification programs for raw & packing materials & provide required support to packaging material qualification programs. 
• Be agile and respond quickly to changing consumer and/or business expectations

Qualification & Experience

• Education: M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry or Pharma or any related field is required. 
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of industrial experience in formulation development in a reputed FMCG or Pharma company. 
• Demonstrated experience in the development of Oral Care / Personal Care / Home Care Products.