Formulator, R&D 1

Job Description

Job Description

Date

12/2020

Location

1200 Airport Road, North Brunswick NJ

Title

Formulator, R&D 1

Department

Research & Development

Reports to

Director, Research & Development

FLSA (Exempt or Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Role Overview

The R&D Formulator will research, develop, and optimize product formulations for various brands and products. This position will support the R&D team by completing research projects including conducting formulation evaluation and analytical characterization of products.

Areas of Responsibility

• Work within R&D and Operations teams to troubleshoot technical, formulation, processing issues during product development and commercialization.
• Work with Purchasing team and R&D Directors to generate new formulation, sourcing new/existing raw material for cost analysis and feasibility of formulation.
• Maintain accurate project information, formulations, and specifications.
• Collaborate with the QA department in development of proper documentation for new formula and product develop projects.
• Hands-on experience or knowledge operating manufacturing process equipment such as Tablet Press, Encapsulator, Coating Pans, Granulator, Freeze Bed Dryer, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Other Responsibilities Including Safety:

• Works in a safe and responsible manner to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
• Complies with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

Requirements

Education & Qualification:

• BS in Chemistry, Nutrition/Dietetics, Food Science, or related field required.
• 1-3 years R&D related experience in the dietary supplement, nutritional, food &/or beverage, or pharmaceutical industry
• Familiarity with good manufacturing practices (GMP's)and Regulations for 21CFR

Certifications, Licenses, Credentials:

• N/A

Skills & Ability

• Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgment
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships
• Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data
• Solid judgment with ability to make good decisions
• Ability to interact effectively with different departments and with all levels of management
• Must know MS Office, particularly Excel
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Syspro, SAP)
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with domestic and international vendors
• Understand elements of Marketing, Manufacturing and R&D and their respective strategies

Physical Requirements (lifting, etc.):

• The employee is frequently required to sit (50%), stand, and walk (50%) at a lab bench.
• Uses hands to finger, handle or feel writing tools and computer keyboard
• Reaches with hands and arms and infrequently may lift up to 30lbs
• Uses desk telephone/cell phone to talk and hear or converses with other employees
• Must be able to wear all PPE including a lab coat, face mask, booties, gloves, safety glasses/goggles

Work Environment (Office, Warehouse, temperature extremes, etc.):

• Work is regularly performed inside a laboratory environment where temperatures can be moderate, exposure to dust, odors, noise, and fumes. The noise level is usually moderate. Employees can be exposed daily to chemicals and cleaning agents.
• Occasionally walks through warehouse or manufacturing workplace and will be required to wear appropriate PPE for each work area