R&D Food Chemist

GMP Nutraceuticals (GMP) is a premier formulation and product development innovator and contract manufacturer of dietary supplements. Our in-house Product Development and R&D team creates the best-tasting and best in class cutting-edge formulations of supplements.

GMP also houses a state-of-the-art, full-service Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) manufacturing facility, which offers custom solutions for a multitude of supplement categories. Producing powders and capsules. GMP collaborates with our entrepreneurial clients to help them build and expand into premier brands. Our turnkey solutions allow us to engage in seamless partnerships that help brands with scalability and sustainable growth. We are located in King of Prussia, PA.

Role Summary

A Food Chemist is responsible for supporting the Product Development Department by creating, formulating, developing, and evaluating flavored products. Knowledge of dietary/ nutraceutical ingredients along with working with flavoring systems is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze formulations and independently develop and prepare benchtop testing of powder formulations ensuring that flavor meets project specifications while maintaining optimal margins
• Perform daily analytical tests including sensory, organoleptic, physical, and chemical evaluation of formulations
• Document observed results, analyze data, and draw conclusions to build internal database of formulation developments
• Update and maintain product formulations and ingredient databases
• Carry out R&D tests, record, keep and manage a laboratory notebook
• Complete assigned projects in a timely and professional manner ensuring all project meets all specifications provided from Product Development Department
• Support sales when customer visits are needed to provide technical assistance
• Help troubleshoot any production/operation issues
• Maintain and clean laboratory equipment
• Follow all quality and safety protocols and procedures
• Work closely with the QC/QA team.

Work Environment:

The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate. Field conditions vary. Exposed to various raw materials, including allergens (i.e., milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nut, peanuts, wheat, soy).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for up to 2 hours at a time. May be required to work in restricted spaces and/or under difficult lighting and access conditions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds.

Must be able to work independently, in a team environment, and drive projects to solutions. Will also be required to interact with clients as required in person, via email and or phone.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to use properly use such safety equipment as is appropriate to the work to prevent injury to self or others.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Business or other related fields

• Experience requirements

• Jr Food Chemist = 0 years of experience
• Food Chemist – 3 years of experience
• Food Chemist II – 5

• Knowledge of nutritional/dietary ingredients is a plus.
• Must be highly organized.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Skills/ Abilities

• Attention to Detail
• Accountability
• Presentation and communication skills
• Planning & Organizing
• Relationship management
• Ability to work as a team member
• Organoleptic skills
• Adaptability
• Delegation
• Initiative

GMP is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Flavoring products: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location