B.A./B.S. degree with 3 years of experience in Product Development/Manufacturing Technology in the nutraceutical or food industry.
Experience in dietary supplement product development; gummy formulation experience preferred.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality improvement.
Knowledge of nutraceutical ingredients and standard manufacturing equipment.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with accurate typing ability.
Responsibilities
Lead development of formulas for quotes on new and existing business opportunities.
Collaborate on new product development through benchtops, pilots, and scale-up runs.
Revise formulations based on customer needs and validate through various testing phases.
Review and approve deviations with gummy operations and quality teams.
Check and approve essential documents like Product Label Information and Manufacturing Directions.
Interface with internal departments such as purchasing, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
Monitor production runs and troubleshoot issues, sharing insights with teams.
Benefits
No-cost vision insurance and employer-paid life insurance.
Generous paid time off and sick leave, along with paid company holidays.
Comprehensive wellness program and employee assistance program.
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans for you and your dependents.
Exceptional supplemental benefits including pet insurance and critical illness plans.
401(k) matching plan.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:
The R&D Gummy Formulator is responsible for developing new formulas or improving current formulas to meet customer expectations with good efficiency and process reliability through cross-functional partnerships.
What You'll Do:
Lead or assist with the development of formulas for the generation of quotes for new and existing business opportunities.
Develop new products through benchtops, pilots and scale-up runs collaborating with gummy technician, R&D operation specialist, and process engineer.
Spearhead formulation revisions based on customer's needs, process improvement, regulatory and quality requirement, and alternative raw material supplier etc. and validate the revision through benchtop, pilot or scale-up runs.
Work with gummy operations and quality teams closely to review and approve deviations, such as the "process modification with impact" statement.
Check and approve documents such as Product Label Information (PLI), Nutritional Information and Bulk Specification Forms, create and revise Manufacturing Directions and formulation translation documents, etc.
Interface and collaborate with internal departments including purchasing, manufacturing, inventory control, quality assurance/quality control, sales and customer service as required.
Monitor the scale-up and production runs and help troubleshoot issues as needed; summarize and share the insights with the cross-functional teams.
Adhere to company guidelines, including cGMPs, SOPs and safety procedures.
What You'll Bring:
B.A./B.S degree and 3 years of experience in Product Development/Manufacturing Technology in the nutraceutical or food industry.
Experience in the development of dietary supplement products or other consumer goods products is required and experience in gummy formulation or manufacturing is preferred.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality.
Must possess knowledge pertaining to the nutraceutical industry and must be well versed in a variety of ingredients, their usage, forms, activities, and all other relevant physical characteristics as well as understanding how standard manufacturing equipment works.
Ability to work with minimal supervision while always remaining productive.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and phone etiquette.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Accurate typing ability.
The Perks:
No-cost vision insurance (yes, you read that right!), employer-paid life insurance, paid company holidays, generous paid time off, sick leave, employee assistance program, and a comprehensive wellness program.
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans tailored for you and your dependents.
Exceptional supplemental benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization indemnity plans, and pet insurance.
401(k) matching plan and more!
A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $85,000- $100,000. The compensation offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and/or education.
