R&D Formulation Scientist
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Estimated Pay | $18 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Fort Myers, Florida |
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The employer pays 100% of the cost of medical, dental, and vision premiums for the employee, and we also provide a generous PTO package + MORE!!
Exact pay is dependent upon experience.
Alternative Laboratories is hiring for an R&D Scientist at our Fort Myers, Florida location. This is a significant role within the company and the R&D formulation function.
Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and make lab and pilot scale samples of custom dietary supplement blends, functional nutrients, and powdered beverages.
- Develop formulations for a variety of dosage (capsules, powders, tablets, and granulating) and delivery forms that support Sales and Marketing needs.
- Interpret customer requests into prototypes. Respond to customer requests in a timely and thoughtful manner.
- Manage R&D process from ideation through successful, efficient, reproducible production.
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects to achieve project deadlines.
- Vet, categorize, and prioritize new business and new product development.
- Work within R&D and Operations teams to troubleshoot technical, formulation, and processing issues during product development and Commercialization. Identify things that can go wrong in advance and develop preventive solutions.
- Work with the Purchasing team and R&D Scientists to generate new formulations, and sourcing of new or existing raw materials for cost analysis and feasibility.
- Maintain accurate project information, formulations, and specifications.
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance department in the development of proper documentation for new formula and product development projects.
- Work with R&D teams, manufacturing, supply chain, etc. on scale-up and transfer of developed formulations to the plant.
- Responsible for maintaining raw material inventory for day-to-day project activity
- Ability to train others, effectively delegate assignments, and manage timelines.
- Assist with the implementation of SOPs and other regulatory requirements.
- Create monthly reports tracking project progress.
- Keep equipment logbooks in accordance with R&D guidelines.
Required Qualifications:
- Thorough understanding of developing dietary supplements.
- Hands-on experience operating Tablet, Capsule, Granulation manufacturing process equipment such as Tablet Press, Capsule Filling, Coating, wet and dry Granulator, FBD, encapsulation technology etc.
- Accountability for your own projects and timelines.
- Knowledge of and experience with flavoring systems.
- Accurately collecting, recording, maintaining, and reporting scientific data.
- Carefully document and communicate project details internally and to the customer.
- Adherence to company's rules and regulations and active SOPs and cGMPs.
- Comply with company procedural guidelines, laboratory procedures, and safety programs.
- Effective communication with others, especially on key project issues.
- Maintain company and customer confidentiality.
Qualifications:
- B.S. or higher in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering, Pharmaceutical sciences, or Chemical engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years prior experience in food, dietary supplements, or similar industry.
- Ability to develop and make lab samples of custom dietary supplements based on nutritional targets as well as to consumer sensory acceptance.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel specifically).
- Good interpersonal and presentation skills to share development work within the organization and with customers. Strong documentation, organization, troubleshooting and time management skills.
- Familiarity with good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and regulations for dietary supplements (DSHEA) preferred.
- Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work in a physically challenging environment: lift 25 pounds and move up to 50 pounds when working with bulk ingredients, operate pilot scale equipment.
Benefits:
- Employer pays 100% of the cost of medical, dental, and vision premiums for the employee
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k)
- Generous PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness and Critical Accident
- Basic Life and AD&D
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
Employer participates in E-Verify.
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Full-time Jobs Part-time Jobs Seasonal Full-time Jobs Posting ID: 935550574 Posted: 2024-05-06 Job Title: Formulation Scientist