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Who We Are
iLABS is an innovation-focused, full service, global beauty company with proven track record for award-winning formulas and product development. The art and science of innovation is in our DNA. Through our worldwide network of talented chemists, scientists and creatives, we bring authentic innovation and cutting-edge technology to every product we design.
The Way We Work
Whether you’re an established brand or an indie start-up, our team of beauty industry professionals nurture your project through each phase of development, from concept to finished goods. We take the time to understand your goals through access to cutting-edge technologies, raw materials, sustainable materials and the latest marketing analysis. Our dedicated team guides your vision, ensuring your product takes center stage in a crowded market.
Job Summary
The Process Engineer will support the Operations team in execution of manufacturing and filling of pilots. They shall transfer the learnings seamlessly to Operations and Quality and support first production along with troubleshooting scale-up issues. Operate as the technical liaison to customers for tech transfers and work cross-functionally between R&D, sales, quality, engineering, packaging, and project managers as the subject matter expert. The PE is the bridge between development and production, imperative for the successful execution of new launches and product changes.
Responsibilities
- Lead tech and formula transfer processes - act as point of contact between customer technical team and iLABS R&D team.
- Work with R&D Chemist in transmitting lab scale manufacturing procedure to full scale production manufacturing procedure.
- Author and revise final manufacturing instructions in recognized electronic format for ease of execution.
- Assess feasibility of new projects based on R&D and Packaging input.
- Independently plan and execute pilot batches and filling line trials.
- Transition learnings to manufacturing and operations.
- Actively seek out process improvements in scale-up by working synergistically between all departments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing and filling issues.
- Support quality investigations and root cause analysis.
- Author Rationales, Justifications, Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs), SOPs and manufacturing / filling procedures.
- Train individuals on the safe and effective use of materials, processing equipment and application of cGMP.
- Assess safety and manufacturing feasibility of innovative products and formulations.
- Evaluate packaging for feasibility of filling and work with engineering on development of tooling.
- Creation of range boards and finished goods specifications in collaboration with Quality.
- Create and maintain tracking tools for progression of projects in collaboration with all areas, including project management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Package, Chemical).
- 10+ years in a cGMP environment.
- 5+ years experience in pilot lab, bulk lab or related process development in skin care industry.
- 5+ years experience as a leader & mentor to a team of 2 or more
- Hands-on mentality and are a clear and assertive communicator.
- Able to handle multiple projects and prioritize duties.
- Proficient in writing technical documents.
- Ability to explain technical details in simple terms that non-technical individuals can understand.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Competitive 401(k) match with immediate vesting
- Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Summer Fridays)
- Free Shuttle Service to and from NYC and the office
- Daily subsidized meals
- Free breakfast & snacks
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
iLABS (Innovation Labs) Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
What We Do
iLABS is the first global innovation company of its kind in the beauty industry to develop alliances with the most creative chemists and scientists from around the world and then introduce these innovations and ideas to beauty brands, eager for new and amazing formulas and products.
Whether you are an established brand looking for an edge over your competition, or an emerging brand looking for the next great innovation to put you on the map, it’s all about finding that hero product.
At the same time, there are talented chemists and formulators all over the world who specialize in creating amazing new formulas and textures for products from skin care, to color make up, sunscreen, hair treatment, baby products, or men’s grooming.
Until now there has been no venue for these innovators to share their amazing new products.
iLABS provides the world’s only global online platform connecting these innovation partners with beauty brands.
Located just 30 miles from Manhattan, iLABS serves as the global hub for innovation.
In a world where beauty brands are looking for that next game-changing product, there’s iLABS. Unlock innovation today with iLabs.
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