What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Formulator (Gummies) position at CEP?
Overview:
CEP is seeking an R&D Formulator for a leading cannabinoid and nutraceutical company that manufactures, wholesale, and package innovative products. The R&D Formulator will focus on R&D of our client's nutraceutical gummy line.
Pay: $50,000-$90,000 based on experience
Location: Based in Orlando Florida
Job Description:
The R&D Engineer will be responsible for conducting research and development activities for our client's gummy portfolio of nutraceutical and cannabinoid products. This individual will work closely with the R&D team and Project Managers to plan, organize, implement, and track projects.
Duties:
- Formulator needs to develop prototype samples, plans for scale up batches for stability test, prepares product samples for stability test, stores and records samples in laboratory.
- Assures that materials used and materials manufactured meet written specifications for physical and chemical attributes necessary for product manufacture
- Formulator keeps all equipment and tools clean and in their proper storage area. Formulator must understand how to operate machinery including blenders, granulators, coaters, mills, compactors, etc.
- Performs raw material evaluations, documents all data collected during testing and evaluates same for completeness and correctness
- Performs and/or assists in various phases of R&D and product development activities. Processes lab batches and scale up batches using scales, blenders, tablet presses, encapsulators, coaters, granulators, mills, rollers, compactors, etc.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, science, nutrition or related
- 3-5 years of R&D and Formulation experience
- Cannabis, Nutricutical or vitamin experience is a plus
- Experience working with gummies and softgels a plus.
- Requires understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- This role is based in Orlando, FL. Are you able to commute or relocate?
- Experience with gummies is a plus. Do you have any gummy formulation experience? If so, please give some additional information.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- R&D Formulation: 5 years (Preferred)
- cannabis: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $90,000