R&D Scientist (9am - 5pm)

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The R&D Formulation Scientist is a full-time, on-site position responsible for developing and commercializing innovative nutraceutical products by executing formulation development, laboratory evaluation, pilot trials, technology transfer, and technical documentation. Reporting to the Vice President of R&D, the role collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure products are scientifically sound, regulatory compliant, manufacturable, and delivered within project timelines while meeting customer and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop nutraceutical formulations for tablets, capsules, powders, sachets, and effervescent dosage forms.
• Select appropriate active ingredients, excipients, flavors, sweeteners, and delivery systems based on product requirements.
• Conduct formulation development, optimization, troubleshooting, and product improvement activities.
• Prepare technical quotations and laboratory bench samples for customer evaluation and internal product development.
• Execute laboratory-scale development, pilot trials, and support technology transfer and commercial scale-up activities.
• Conduct accelerated and real-time stability studies, evaluate results, and recommend formulation improvements.
• Evaluate new raw materials, review Certificates of Analysis (CoA), and support alternate raw material and supplier qualification and approval processes.
• Prepare and maintain Product Development Reports, Master Formulae, Batch Manufacturing Instructions, Product Specifications, SOPs, and other technical documentation.
• Support label review, ingredient verification, and preparation of technical and regulatory documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), FSSAI, ISO/FSSC 22000, and other applicable regulatory and quality requirements.
• Conduct R&D assessments for change requests, deviations, reworks, Raw Material Qualifications (RMQs), and Packaging Material Qualifications (PMQs).
• Create and maintain Item Codes, Item Masters, Manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOMs), Packaging BOMs, label item numbers, and revision control within the ERP system.
• Initiate and manage change requests, substitutions, duplicate and inactive items, packaging material revisions, item master documentation, and rework instructions.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide technical updates, review quotations, sample evaluations, fill studies, dashboards, and ongoing product development activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Packaging Development, Business Development, and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful product commercialization.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, process efficiency, innovation, and cost optimization.
  

Critical Operating Relationships:

Internal

• Research & Development, Production, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement & Supply Chain, Packaging Development, Business Development & Sales, Engineering & Maintenance

External

• Customers, Raw Material Suppliers, Ingredient Manufacturers, Packaging Suppliers, Contract Testing Laboratories, Regulatory Consultants.

Qualifications:

• B. Sc or M.Sc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nutraceuticals, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, or related discipline.

• Experience: 1–5 years in Nutraceutical, Dietary Supplement, Pharmaceutical, Food, or Herbal Product Development.

• Experience in a Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO/CDMO) will be an added advantage.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Nutraceutical formulation development

• Vitamins, minerals, botanicals, amino acids, probiotics, enzymes, and specialty ingredients

• Excipient functionality and compatibility

• Product stability and shelf-life evaluation

• Tablet compression, capsule formulation, powder blending, and granulation

• GMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), HACCP, ISO/FSSC 22000

• Basic regulatory knowledge (FSSAI and export market requirements)

• Technical report writing and documentation

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

Core Competencies:

• Scientific & Analytical Thinking

• Formulation Development

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Effective Communication

• Teamwork & Collaboration

• Planning & Time Management

• Customer Focus

• Accountability & Ownership

Working Conditions:

• Laboratory and manufacturing environment. Frequent pilot plant and production support activities. Interaction with domestic and international customers as required.

• Occasional travel for technical support, vendor evaluation, customer meetings, or exhibitions

Reliance Vitamin is a high growth consumer products company in the very “on trend” natural and organic space, and is comprised of three divisions:

· Private Labeling of premium branded and private label products for various companies/retailers using 450 stock products and differentiating with over 50
Patented and Trademarked raw materials.

· Contract Manufacturing of premium powders, tablets and capsules differentiating with over 50 patented and trademarked raw materials, specializing in probiotics
and plant proteins. Customer base is branded, domestic and international companies.

With over 30+ years in business, Reliance provides expertise and resources to deliver nutritional innovation that truly makes a difference in consumer’s lives. The Company is in the process of transforming to maximize its entrepreneurial culture and heritage while building enterprise practices to achieve sustainable performance.

Company Description

Reliance Vitamin is a high growth consumer products company in the very “on trend” natural and organic space, and is comprised of three divisions:\r\n\r\n· Private Labeling of premium branded and private label products for various companies/retailers using 450 stock products and differentiating with over 50 \r\n Patented and Trademarked raw materials.\r\n\r\n· Contract Manufacturing of premium powders, tablets and capsules differentiating with over 50 patented and trademarked raw materials, specializing in probiotics \r\n and plant proteins. Customer base is branded, domestic and international companies. \r\n\r\nWith over 30+ years in business, Reliance provides expertise and resources to deliver nutritional innovation that truly makes a difference in consumer’s lives. The Company is in the process of transforming to maximize its entrepreneurial culture and heritage while building enterprise practices to achieve sustainable performance.