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Astrix ยท 4 days ago
Formulation Scientist
Lancaster, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years exp
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Hiring Manager
Kimberley Robinson
Insider Connection @Astrix
Responsibilities
Capable of supporting and leading moderately complex formula development, reformulation and process improvement for powders, tablets, capsules, soft chews, pellets, and liquids.
Cooperate with PD staff in preparation/execution of pilot batches and product scale up batches and gather data to support in-process parameters and finished product specifications.
Perform bench trials, physical evaluations, and collect data to support alternate materials approval process.
Able to direct product development technicians in data collection and processing.
Provide training to manufacturing associates on new processes and process modifications/improvements.
Assist in developing new formulations for new active raw materials.
Work with new equipment/develop studies with equipment that could improve soft chew manufacturing process and/or formulation.
Prepare and approve Master Batch Records, Change Control Requests for all scale up or production batches.
Follow applicable cGMP processes.
Compile and provide summaries of stability data.
Provide Technical support to Manufacturing and Operations teams, monitor initial production batches for new and reformulated products.
Continue education by attending expos and conferences and applying knowledge gained.
Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.
Regular attendance is required.
Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.
Qualification
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Required
BS/BA in chemistry, food science, life sciences, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Must have >5 years of hands-on experience in product development of food, dietary supplements or related products, including dough, confectionery, or pet treats (animal feed/animal health a plus).
Experience in a cGMP environment with understanding of cGMP principles and requirements.
Experience working as part of a cross-functional team.
Experience working with soft chew (or similar) dosage forms.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Basic ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and offer solutions.
Preferred
Knowledge of animal feed regulations a plus.
Company
Astrix
Astrix is the unrivaled market-leader in creating & delivering innovative strategies, solutions, and people to the life science community.
1,001-5,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (5)
2022 (16)
2021 (18)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Reid E. Simpson
Chief Financial Officer
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