Research and Development (R&D) Manager

at  FRESHENING INDUSTRIES PTE LTD

JOB SUMMARY

1) Responsible for the development of new product formulations (wet towels, liquid products and any new products that company may develop), including improvement of existing formulations.
2) Ensure that all wet towels/products comply to the relevant statutory board standards, including the submission of relevant documents.
3) To work as part of a R&D/QA/QC team.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Degree in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Science or any related courses.
2. Must have at least 3 years experience in Manufacturing/Product Development/Regulations.
3. Knowledge in Medical Industry will be an advantage

1) Research and develops new product formulations (wet towel, liquid products and any new products that company may develop) for local market and overseas clients including improvement of existing formulations.
2) Check and reviews product data sheet (PDS), certificate of analysis (COA), safety data sheet (SDS) and provides technical support to Sales & Marketing.
3) Conducts product validation and stability testing especially for new formulations or any major changes in existing formulations and troubleshoots quality and microbial issues.
4) Research and reviews product testing & analysis appropriate for product claims and coordinate with qualified local and overseas laboratories for final product testing.
5) Provide analytical service in the assessment and evaluation of raw materials, samples and products submitted by customers or affiliates.
6) Formulates, updates and revises, when necessary, the quality assurance systems/quality control procedures of the Company.
7) Assists, if needed, in the physico-chemical evaluation and microbial analysis of raw materials, packaging materials and finished goods.
8) Assist to investigates internal and external (customer) complaints and review the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) before submission.
9) Assist QA in Supplier’s audit in accordance with In-house Standards & Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
10) Represents R&D Department and act as a committee member in industry certifications ( i.e. ISO 9001, ISO 22301, ISO 13485, GMP, EU MDR ).
11) Prepares technical documents and apply for product notifications and registrations to government agencies such as HSA, NEA etc.
12) Assist overseas manufacturing facilities (China, Indonesia) on formulations and technical documentations if needed.
13) Supervise and manage R&D/QA/QC team (training, leave approval, others).
14) Any other area of responsibilities that the company deems necessary.