R&D Chemist

Base Pay $52,000.00 - $55,000.00 / Year Job Category Manufacturing & Production Industry Pharmaceutical, Dietary Supplement, Food Manufacturing and Formulation Employee Type Exempt Required Degree 4 Year Degree Manage Others No Contact information Description Bio-Botanica® is a family-owned and operated company specializing in botanical extracts for over 50 years. We are a leading manufacturer of 500+ quality botanical extracts for cosmetic, dietary supplement, food, and beverage industries. A well-recognized industry innovator known for pioneering numerous advancements in the botanical field, we pride ourselves on long-term customer relationships developed since 1972, based on both flexibility and versatility in manufacturing products tailored to a broad range of applications. In addition to our B2B services, our branded products, led by our flagship Nature’s Answer® brand, are carried in retail stores throughout the U.S. and internationally. Under the direction of the R&D Manager, the R&D Chemist will develop new formulations and products, including researching and selecting raw materials, creating formulas that comply to all project and GMP guidelines, and developing all required documentation. This role interfaces closely with other departments including Manufacturing, Packaging, QC, Quality, Warehouse and Distribution. Requirements Keep abreast of new and innovative products on the market. Review professional journals and scientific papers concerning health issues, raw materials, processing methods and quality. Develop new product formulations and extracts and improve existing formulas based on project requirements. Prepare supporting documentation for new products including Supplement Facts Box, Costings, and Product Specifications. Research and select new raw materials. Ensure the proper implementation of new products from the bench-top to production scale. Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with company policies and procedures and maintains regular work attendance. Follow SOPs, cGMP, Quality, Safety Rules, and Food Safety and Food Defense practices. Education and Experience: BS in chemistry, biology, or related scientific discipline required. Experience in pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, or food manufacturing and formulation preferred. Organized, ability to produce high-quality documentation and large volume of output. Good interpersonal and communications skills, able to work in a cooperative environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr