Job Description:

Apex International is a dynamic, high-quality manufacturer of personal and home care products with an extensive range of capabilities in OTC, cosmetic, and natural products. Apex is a leader in contract manufacturing because of its: • Measurable advantage in quality • Commitment to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement • Financial Strength as a privately held, single-owner company • Employees that are great at customer focus and problem-solving

Job Responsibilities and Duties: (Percentages = priority and approximate time focus)
This position will assist in formulating and on boarding a wide range of new, innovative products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

1. Ensure R&D Chemists are supported in formulation development and customer formula on boarding. 60%
• Ensures lab batches are made accurately and timely.
• Ensure results are accurately recorded in laboratory notebook.
• Ensure supporting documents and forms are completed and maintained.
• Conduct physical property testing and data analysis to support product performance and specifications.
• Conduct all necessary calculations and record experimental data and observations in laboratory notebook following GLP guidelines.
• Prepare tables, charts, graphs, and written summaries of experimental results.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.

2. Support laboratory housekeeping, supplies, raw materials, and documentation. 30%
• Assist Sr R&D Specialist with documentation as needed.
• Maintain inventory of raw materials for laboratory batches
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies
• Maintain laboratory in a clean, GMP manner

3. Understand and maintain a culture of “lean action” within the department so that we live lean better than any organization. 5%
• Implement and maintain standards and processes that eliminate waste throughout the department.
• Apply and utilize “lean tools” to permanently implement improvements.
• Institutionalize 5-S in all aspects of the department. (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain)

4. Perform other work as assigned. 5%

Qualification and Skill Requirements:

Understands and leverages technologies- In this context, technology is defined as chemical scientific know-how that is embodied in people, facilities, patents, laboratories and equipment. In essence, technology represents the framework that underpins a company’s future products, as well as the development and manufacturing processes that support these products.

Technical Competencies:

• Use processes and technology to document product development requirements


• Use processes and technology to improve the quality and efficiency of project implementation


• Can maintain and grow technical knowledge and expertise


• Well organized and thorough in work habits


• Can be accurate, precise, and pay attention to detail


• Is proficient is Microsoft Office applications


• Can read and write at high school level or beyond


• Understand and complete mathematical calculations in support of formula conversions


• Ability to learn MRP system and internal company software

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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