Job description

Commonwealth Soap and Toiletries (CST) has grown from a small family owned business with four employees, to the second largest private label soap company in the USA. We are very proud of our heritage albeit just 21 years. From a single soap line producing small runs of high quality soaps all being hand wrapped, to six full production lines, including high speed lines able to produce 150,000 bars per day, we are proud to be of service to some of the biggest and best retailers, amenity providers and private label companies in the world.
Commonwealth Liquid Products, a division of CST, was created in 2017 out of a desire to expand our operations beyond bar soaps and into liquid products such as hand soap, body wash, lotions, detergents, and other household and cosmetic products. We are growing rapidly and are working with a variety of companies in local but also international brands - some you may not be familiar with but also some you definitely know ! Come join the fun !
Quality Control Lab Technician/Junior R&D Formulation Chemist

• Works under the direct supervision and guidance of the Quality Lab Manager/Formulation Chemist. We will train you well.
• Sample incoming raw materials for inspection
• Perform duties related to formulating, pilot/scale-up, and commercial batch manufacturing
• Draft, review, and approve manufacturing batch records prior to processing
• Advise and guide manufacturing personnel when needed
• Research, review, and implement new raw materials
• Work on new formulations and reverse-engineer commercial products
• Perform stability testing and document results
• Perform quality procedures related to sampling, testing, release, and qualification of bulk products and finished goods according to all company policies and SOP’s
• Provide support for non-conformances, investigate preventative action and implement corrective actions
• Maintain retains of finished goods
• Help develop, write, and improve work instructions as needed
• Work with customers and co-workers in a professional manner as required
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow instruction and work documents in English
• Perform duties in accordance with ISO 22716, ISO 9001 and GMP

Requirements

• An insatiable appetite and drive to learn
• Receive instructions through oral and written communications accurately and quickly.
• Convey answers or instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, and quickly.
• Able to work independently
• Ability to complete paperwork correctly
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Employee will be using a respirator and protective clothing while performing certain jobs

Education/ Experience

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred, other sciences and engineering strongly considered -or- Associate's Degree and 2+ years in directly related work experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fall River, MA 02721: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to start immediately?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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