Sr. Formulation Scientist

The Formulation Scientist will be responsible for creating new and reformulated softgel and gummy products from prototype to final production, including cost analysis. The candidate is responsible for providing technical support to internal and external customers when necessary, and to provide scientific support for all formulation related issues.  Candidate must be self-motivated and able to work in a team-based environment. The candidate must be mathematically proficient and able to troubleshoot formulation related issues.  The successful candidate will need proficiency in designing and performing scientific experiments to solve problems.

STRATEGIC

• Capable of supporting and leading simple to moderately complex formula development
• Assist in developing new formulas, troubleshooting problematic formulas, salvaging raw material, and reworking failed production batches
• Support senior PD staff with preparation / execution of pilot batches and product scale-up batches and gather data to support in-process parameters and finished product specification

TACTICAL

• Formulate softgels and gummies based on customer requests, which will range from detailed specifications to very broad requests for development support

• Perform bench trials, physical evaluations, and collect data to support product formulation
• Cost formulas for new and revised products

• Prepare specifications, documentation, and reports related to formulations
• Address quality, regulatory, and labeling issues in bulk and finished product
• Provide ongoing technical support to both internal and external customers
• Continuously refine and develop tableting and encapsulation capabilities in accordance with customer demands and sales growth

• Prepare and approve Master Batch Records (MBR’s), Master Change Requests (MCR’s), Formula A-Page documents
• Provide Technical support to Manufacturing and Operations and monitor initial production batches of new product formulations
• Performs job duties with minimal assistance
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry or other equivalent degree in a related field required; MS or PhD in Science related field preferred.

• 6+ years hands-on experience in formulation of dietary supplement (DS) products and /or over-the-counter (OTC), OR preferred education background and four year of hands-on formulation experience can be substituted for minimum experience required; 8+ years of hands-on formulation experience with preferred education background

Ability to use the principles of general science, chemistry, and physics to produce formulations that will run efficiently in manufacturing operations

• Must be able to safely operate equipment and instruments used in the development and manufacture of nutritional dosage-forms
• Must be able to use mathematical skills to accurately calculate formula inputs as well as to create cost approximations for finished products in bulk and/or packaged forms
• Must be computer literate and capable in technical data accumulation and reporting
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision

IVC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V - EOE