Specialist, Raw Materials

Summary

The Raw Materials Specialist primary purpose is to ensure that all new Raw Materials and finished products introduced into the business are evaluated and approved according to technical, quality, and regulatory requirements. This position requires an understanding of new product development and commercialization processes, along with quality management principles, to identify the cross functional impact of key decisions and to problem solve complex raw material and product specification issues.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the "Materials Manager" and relevant stakeholders to coordinate the Raw Material request and approval process (RME & RMR) for newly identified materials, manufacturers, and/or suppliers.
• Coordinate the Raw Material Evaluation and selection process, including any necessary chemical, physical or stability testing and documentation from suppliers
• Review incoming material documentation for accuracy and adherence to quality system requirements
• Establish new raw material specifications in accordance with global and / or regional regulatory and technical requirements based on collaborative input between PD, QA/QC, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Marketing
• Prepare new raw material specifications and set up product attributes in HWLab / LIMS
• Participate in Material Review Board meetings and manage communication of disposition and action plans derived from these meetings
• Participate in continuous improvement programs for product development procedures, with priority to ingredient approval related procedures
• Provide recommendations for External Manufacturer's Formulation requests
• Coordinate PD Accelerated Stability Studies and PD Stability Studies, and provide reports at the end of the stability studies with recommendations to support product launches
• Maintain the RMR and the RME trackers as well as the PD Stability Register and corresponding records in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Establish new Bulk, Finished Product and Stability specifications in accordance with quality requirements and ensure that regulatory guidelines are applied
• Support the Product Development team with miscellaneous requests, sensory evaluations, and general support in case of absence
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• Intermediate competency in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to independently set and action priorities
• Effective communication skills and ability to build trust and retain relationships with stakeholders
• Demonstrated critical analysis skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Emotional intelligence - Self-aware of verbal and nonverbal cues; recognizes own emotions, preferences; aware of personal biases; recognizes the diversity of others backgrounds and adapts to others styles; ability to constructively receive feedback
• Self-motivated and results focused
• Demonstrates flexibility during changing priorities
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership of projects
• Team player who takes a collaborative approach
• Attention to detail and strong technical proof-reading skills

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science - Chemistry, Food Technology or Microbiology, or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a technical environment, knowledge of quality management principles and systems (desirable)
• Familiar with writing, revising, and implementing SOPs

Knowledge Of:

• Current compendia, BP & USP, and demonstrated ability to interpret BP & USP requirements and monographs
• Proficient with interpreting and implementing GMPs, TGA, NHPD, BP, USP, FDA, and EU
• Root cause analysis
• Dietary supplement manufacturing process and regulatory requirements

 

Compensation:

The current range for this role based out of Gig Harbor, WA is $70k/yr - $77k/yr.

 

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  

 

This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

 

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Annual employer HSA (Health Savings Account) funding for eligible employees who elect an HSA medical plan
• STD, LTD, Basic Life AD&D coverage
• 401k + employer matching
• Free mental health resources through wayForward
• Vacation and Sick Time
• 2 Volunteer Days off per year
• Emergency evacuation time off
• 11 paid company holidays
• 1 Floating holiday to celebrate your birthday or important religious/holiday to you
• Quarterly product allowance to use towards your favorite Metagenics products!
• Product discount
• Peer to peer recognition programs & more!

A minimum of three workdays per week are to be conducted at the Gig Harbor office (9627 44th Ave, Gig Harbor, WA 98332). The remaining workdays may be conducted from a remote location.

 

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Metagenics, and its companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. Metagenics takes affirmative action in support of this policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, disabled, and veterans.

 

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