Formulation Scientist of Product Development

Nutramax desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. We hold a zero-tolerance policy for drug use. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a preemployment background check and drug screen (subject to applicable law).

The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Summary of the Position: The Formulation Scientist will provide new product development, product reformulation and process improvement support to a wide range of growth/quality/cost savings projects from ideation through commercialization under direction of the Formulations/Tech Transfer Director. Additionally, this position will work with operations, quality, business teams, and other functional partners; acting as product and process development/improvement support on cross-functional new product development and quality improvement/cost savings teams.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Capable of formulating moderately complex new products for soft chews, powders, tablets, capsules, pellets, and liquids.
• Perform bench trials, physical evaluations, and collect data to support new product development.
• Cooperate with PD staff in preparation/execution of pilot batches and product scale up batches and gather data to support in-process parameters and finished product specifications.
• Able to direct product development technicians in data collection and processing.
• Assist in developing new formulations for early-stage development and clinical batches.
• Work with new equipment/develop studies with equipment that could improve soft chew manufacturing process and/or formulation.
• Prepare and approve Master Batch Records, Change Control Requests for all scale up or production batches.
• Follow applicable cGMP processes.
• Compile and provide summaries of stability data.
• Provide Technical support to Manufacturing and Operations teams, monitor initial production batches for new and reformulated products.
• Provide training to manufacturing associates on new processes and process modifications/improvements.
• Continue education by attending expos and conferences and applying knowledge gained
• Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment
• Regular attendance is required
• Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives

Minimum Requirements:

· Experience working with soft chew (or similar) dosage forms

· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

· Basic ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and offer solutions.

Education and Experience

· BS/BA in chemistry, food science, life sciences, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

· Must have >5 years of hands-on experience in product development of food, dietary supplements or related products, including dough, confectionery, or pet treats (animal feed/animal health a plus).

· Experience in a cGMP environment with understanding of cGMP principles and requirements.

· Experience working as part of a cross functional team.

· Knowledge of animal feed regulations a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities: None