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R D Lab Manager Wasatch Product Development - 2.9 Draper, UT Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Laboratory experiment design Product development project management Chemical Engineering Chemist team management Team development Managing laboratory teams Attention to detail Mentoring Organizational skills Leading team collaboration initiatives Chemistry Engineering product development Managing projects Chemical new product development projects Training Research and development project management Research & development

Full Job Description R D Lab Manager Company:

Wasatch Product Development Location:

Draper, Utah Schedule:

Full-time, on-site Reports to: Director of R D Position overview Wasatch Product Development is seeking an experienced, self-driven R D Lab Manager to develop personal care formulations and lead the day-to-day activities of our R D laboratory. This role combines hands-on formulation with laboratory coordination, technical leadership, and team mentoring. The R D Lab Manager will work closely with the Director of R D to keep projects moving, establish daily priorities, support the formulation team, and maintain an organized, productive laboratory. We are looking for someone who brings sound judgment, accountability, professional communication, and a calm, practical approach to solving problems. Key responsibilities Formulation and technical development Develop and optimize personal care formulations with manufacturing scale-up in mind. Assist with production troubleshooting, including investigating formulation or processing issues and recommending practical solutions. Coordinate daily activities across the formulation, stability, and laboratory support functions. Train and mentor junior chemists in formulation techniques, experimental planning, troubleshooting, and laboratory practices. Coordinate equipment maintenance, laboratory housekeeping, and safe working practices. Communicate project status, technical findings, development needs, and potential delays to the Director of R D and internal sales team. Required qualifications A degree in chemistry, cosmetic science, chemical engineering, or a related field. A degree is preferred but not required. At least five years of hands-on experience formulating personal care products. Demonstrated ability to independently develop formulations, plan laboratory experiments, interpret results, and resolve technical problems. Experience managing formulation projects and balancing competing priorities. Ability to provide day-to-day direction, mentor less-experienced chemists, and lead through clear communication and consistent follow-through. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in laboratory work, project coordination, and documentation. Sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to make appropriate decisions independently while recognizing when to involve the Director of R D. A self-driven approach, with the ability to anticipate needs and move work forward without continuous supervision. Availability to work full-time, on-site in Draper, Utah.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person