Tech, R&D

Tech, R&D

R & D TECH

JOB OVERVIEW:

The candidate chosen for this role will utilize their personal experience in product formulation, food safety, good manufacturing, and sanitation practices to provide tactical support to all departments, ensuring NutraSelf products are formulated with the utmost quality.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Weigh-up dietary supplement formulation for beadlets, powders, (flavoring), and encapsulation.
• Perform benchtop experiments and create new product samples.
• Maintain an organized and clean lab space.
• Assist customers and provide them with necessary services pertaining to product development.
• Work within set procedures to ensure production of quality products, as well as search for cost reductions where possible. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet all safety expectations including wearing the required personnel protective equipment, cGMP gowning garb and follow all safe practices.
• Cross-training will occur throughout the facility in all aspects of high-speed manufacturing.
• Work with production and give technical support to assist with manufacturing our products following all production standard procedures (kitting, mixing/blending, beadlet manufacturing, encapsulating, packaging, boxing, and labeling of the product).
• Prepare and maintain materials and equipment at the start, during, and end of production. 

REQUIREMTNS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study, preferred.
• 1-3 years in an R&D position, preferably for a Dietary Supplement manufacturing company.
• Required knowledge of Label Review/creation, formulation (capsule beadlet, & flavoring powders).
• Possess interpersonal skills and strong communication skills (both written & verbal).
• Effective organizational, Prioritization, and time management.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Must always possess a safe attitude.
• Be reliable, motivated, organized and be able to work in a dynamic fast-paced team-driven environment.
• Have a commitment to Safety, Quality and Productivity.
• Self-motivated and ability to take initiative and use sound judgment in day-to-day decision making.
• Punctual and reliable in work attendance.
• Ability to work in a loud environment with exposure to powder and heavy equipment in a manufacturing atmosphere. 
• Ability to read and write legibly in English.
• Willingness to learn various work processes.
• Ability to work flexible hours and be willing to adapt to changes in orders and tasks.
• Ability to work on weekends and on occasion.
• Ability to meet deadlines and achieve results.
• Ability to effectively communicate necessary policies and procedures to others.

KEY COMPETIENCIES:

• Accountability skills-proactively handle department activities and take ownership for outcomes and needed follow up.
• Operate with a sense of urgency, ensuring departmental tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Team oriented and ability to work effectively with diverse population.
• Operate with integrity in all situations. The value of open communication.
• Open-minded, willing to consider other perspectives that may be different.
• Excellent communication skills, written & oral.
• Microsoft computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of basic algebra and metric system.
• Must possess a high-level of initiative and dependability.

WORK CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit and stand for extended hours.
• Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds.
• Ability to wear any required PPE such as scrubs, hair net, lab coat, and facemask.
• Must be able to work around a variation of different smells and aromas.
• Other physical requirements include bi-lateral hand and wrist movement and occasional squatting, bending, and twisting.
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS & BENEFITS:

• Full time with competitive pay
• Health benefit package
• DTO
• 401K
• Casual company environment, with a work hard/play hard culture.

Providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. company complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation, and training. 

Note: this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  This document does not create an employee contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.

Notice to Recruiters — We do not work with outside recruiting agencies. Please do not solicit.  

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. 

The position, duties, and qualifications are subject to change at any time. 

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