The Dietary Supplement Formulator is responsible for providing scientific and technical expertise including R&D functions necessary for new product development, evaluating efficacy of products, and identifying opportunities to improve products.
Essential Functions:
- Develop new formulations/products/delivery systems factoring in cost, organoleptic evaluations, competitive advantages, and new technologies
- Evaluate potential new ingredients for efficacy and compatibility with ingredient matrix
- Create benchtop/pilot samples and provide technical solutions for manufacturing scale thru commercialization
- Develop methodologies and run analytical assays for evaluating efficacy of existing formulations/products and provide scientifically sound recommendations for enhancing formulations
- Draft marketing claims based on results of assays
Additional/Minor Functions:
- Review scientific journals for substantiation of ingredients and product marketing claim
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills including presentation skills, and multitask ability
- Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be able to work independently.
- Previous experience in analytical chemistry using various laboratory equipment and techniques (HPLC, spectrophotometry, spectroscopy, protein separation, wet chemistry, enzyme assays, microbiology etc).
- Previous experience with product formulation and assay development.
- General understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and GLPs
- Familiarity with Food Chemical Codex / USP compendial methods
Physical Requirements:
- Steady concentration
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
- Ability to withstand strain and stress from the pressure of deadlines
Day/Hour Requirements:
- Fulltime with the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
- Occasional travel for vendor visits, trade shows or training
Education/Experience:
- Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or other science discipline, plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in R&D or product development within the dietary supplement industry, OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or other science discipline, plus a minimum of 8 years of experience in R&D or product development within the dietary supplement industry
- Knowledge and experience with 21 CFR 111
- Prior experience with flavoring a plus
- Prior experience in the Food and Beverage industry a plus
Company Description:Enzymedica is a growing, highly-respected, multiple award-winning company in the natural supplements industry. We offer excellent pay and a complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, company paid long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k with company match, paid parental leave, onsite exercise facility and free and discounted products.