What You'll Do:
- Design and develop work closely with the Product Development and Pharmacy Teams to ensure a seamless transition as products move from lab development to production launch. Formulate according to project objectives
- Innovate using existing or new raw materials with unique functionality and cost performance
- Evaluate competitors’ products to identify similar or identical products
- Own lab and pilot plant batches throughout the development process
- Support the pharmacy team with overseeing all first production batches and scale-up trials
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, to source lab and pilot plant raw materials
- Strong timeline management skills, managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Stay informed of the latest compounding / manufacturing capabilities and material innovations, technology-driven raw materials and ingredients
- Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure raw materials meet Ro's quality standards and specifications
- Must be willing to travel when needed.
What You'll Bring to the Team:
- Bachelor's degree– Chemistry or related field of study
- Proven experience 3+ years in a product development role at a manufacturer or brand
- Experience with laboratory equipment and testing processes (viscosity, pH, Density, etc)
- Knowledge of compounding pharmacy guidelines is preferred
- Technical experience in working independently in a lab setting to formulate products
- Excellent project management skills, strong at timeline management, managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working with cross-functional teams and external partners
- Innovative mindset, always seeking opportunities to improve formulas / products and drive efficiency
- Commitment to quality and compliance, ensuring all products meet regulatory standards and Ro's quality expectations.
We've Got You Covered:
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membership
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible PTO
- Wellbeing + Learning & Growth reimbursements
- Paid parental leave + Fertility benefits
- Pet insurance
- Student loan refinancing
- Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness
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What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Ro is a direct-to-patient healthcare company with a mission of helping patients achieve their health goals by delivering the easiest, most effective care possible. Ro is the only company to offer nationwide telehealth, labs, and pharmacy services. This is enabled by Ro's vertically integrated platform that helps patients achieve their goals through a convenient, end-to-end healthcare experience spanning from diagnosis, to delivery of medication, to ongoing care. Since 2017, Ro has helped millions of patients in nearly every single county in the United States, including 98% of primary care deserts.
Why Work With Us
Ro is powering quality care at scale. The Ro Operating System (ro.OS) vertically integrates the core parts of healthcare, bringing together nationwide telehealth, lab, and pharmacy services on one platform. The result? ro.OS makes it easier for patients to access and providers to deliver high-quality care – millions of times over.
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