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Pharmachem Innovations · 10 hours ago

Formulation Scientist

Ogden, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Pharmachem Innovations is a leading company known for its innovative nutraceutical solutions. They are seeking a Formulation Scientist to play a significant role in the R&D function, focusing on developing new nutraceutical products and optimizing existing formulations while collaborating with various departments.

Food and BeverageFood Processing

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Victoria Ribon, MSHRM

Responsibilities

Work closely with Pharmachem R&D head to develop new and novel nutraceutical products with great emphasis on technical process including, but not limited to, fluid bed granulation, high shear granulation, roller compaction and latest powered processing techniques

Operational understanding and hands on experience of wet a dry granulations processes and equipment’s, direct to hoper (DTH) powders, tableting, coating, encapsulation, gummy making, fermentation technologies, stick packs etc

Optimize existing products and process by solving technical and formulation complexities with higher efficiency and speed. Work with plant operations to improve and scale-up new products

Working as a dietary supplements’ expert with hands-on experience with tablet, capsule, gummy and powder products; personally, getting involved in lab work and plant trials to support new product development and improving existing formulations using latest technologies

Develop and maintain extensive database including new and existing product development and technical records including formulations, lab batch records, test results, raw materials files and equipment logbooks

Help create product specs and other relevant documents which supports developmental footprint

Responsible for all relevant analytical testing completions by coordinating with the Quality dept and helping interpret analytical testing results, and able to address formulation issues as needed

Analyze production and quality data to determine the root cause of chronic operating problems and implement solutions

Functioning as a technical solver incorporation with cross-functional team environment such as sales, marketing, quality, operation, regulatory and procurement dept for multiple projects with effective communication skills

Comply with company SOP, procedural guidelines, laboratory procedures, and safety programs always

Qualification

Dietary supplement formulationPowder processing technologyCGMP manufacturing knowledgeNutritional database proficiencyInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsTeam player

Required

B.S. or M.S in Pharmaceutical sciences, Nutrition, Chemical Engineering, or similar with history of successful new product launches

2+ years prior experience in dietary supplements with M.S. degree or 3+ years prior experience in powder processing technology with B.S. degree

Proficient computer skills including nutritional database, spreadsheets, work and analysis of data formulas, supplement facts, and specifications

Good interpersonal and presentation skills to share development work within the organization and with customers

Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to work in a physically challenging environment: lift 10 pounds and move up to 25 pounds when working with bulk ingredients, operate pilot scale equipment

Ability to travel occasionally (about 2-3%) for customer or plant trials

Be authorized to work in the United States - Permanent US Work Authorization (US Citizenship or a valid Green Card)

Knowledge of dietary supplement, functional food and nutritional ingredient functionality, a must with proven success in formulation, scaling a commercializing solid oral dose product

Proven self-starter with urgency for delivering results

Team player with excellent communication skills