Formulation Scientist, I

Essential job functions:

• In-depth knowledge of solid dose product development and manufacturing scale-up processes.
• Proficient in the operation of dry granulation techniques, tablet presses, encapsulation machines, tumble blenders, and V-blenders.
• Develop and produce laboratory samples of custom dietary supplement blends.
• Translate customer and internal specifications into prototypes, including capsule, powders or tablets with specific properties.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other departments to scale up and transfer developed formulations to production.
• Provide technical support to operations and customers regarding dietary supplement formulations.
• Ensure accurate documentation of the product development process and results, maintaining product logs according to R&D guidelines.
• Adhere to company procedural guidelines, laboratory protocols, and safety programs.
• Capability to formulate nutraceutical and powdered functional food prototypes that meet specific nutritional targets while also ensuring consumer sensory acceptance.

Secondary job duties:

• Identify production improvements and implement improvement strategies real-time.
• Support new product development for SFI Health Portfolio as assigned in collaboration with the Product Development Team.
• All other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred (i.e. chemistry, chemical engineering, food science, or similar)) in a relevant scientific discipline with industry experience in relevant product modalities.

Skills & abilities:

• Superior communication skills in both written and oral format with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage numerous projects and complete them within a given timeframe.
• High organizational and time management skills
• Stellar editorial skills and experience in gathering inputs and edits and overseeing the process of finalizing internal and external-facing content.
• Ability to work well within a matrix organization
• Ability to read critically and discern quality of biomedical research.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly impart technical information
• Excellent inter-personal skills with a high level of sensitivity relative to the needs of patients and health care providers
• Ability to develop/maintain an effective professional network
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to exercise sound business judgment
• Initiative and execution orientated with evidence of tenacity and perseverance
• Strong ethics with good attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Team player with a passion for science, health, marketing, brand culture, and community-building

Computer skills:

• Microsoft Office Suit, Smartsheet, Bloomfire, Zoom