COSMETIC FORMULATORS, RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CHEMISTS, PHARMACISTS, CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

The research and Development Manager will have to use his or her creative abilities and research methods to improve existing products based on industry trends and develop and formulate new products to meet the needs of the company’s target market. You are expected to report on any technical product issues that are discovered during evaluation and manage product testing and trials, assessing the materials used, the efficiency of the process, and the effectiveness of the final product.

Responsibilities include: 

Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products and study the potential of new products.Understand customer expectations on to-be manufactured products.Determine and execute improved technologies used by suppliers, competitors, and customers.Support Director to hire and develop R&D personnel.Establish project goals and priorities by collaborating with Marketing and Operations.Research, design and evaluate materials, assemblies, processes, and equipment.Suggest training tools to enhance employee performance and skill development.document all phases of research and development.Manage customer relationships and perform RFP reviews, customer visits, and product testing.Establish and maintain testing procedures for assessing raw materials, in-process and finished products.Oversee complex research projects, analyze results and provide recommendations based on findings.Assess the scope of research projects and ensure they are on time and within budget.