Job Description:

Summary of the Position: The Formulation Scientist will provide product development, product reformulation and process improvement support to a wide range of growthqualitycost savings projects from ideation through commercialization under direction of the Manager, Technical Operations. Additionally, this position will work with operations, quality, business teams, and other functional partners; acting as product and process developmentimprovement support on cross-functional new product development and quality improvementcost savings teams.Roles and Responsibilities:Capable of supporting and leading moderately complex formula development, reformulation and process improvement for powders, tablets, capsules, soft chews, pellets, and liquids.Cooperate with PD staff in preparationexecution of pilot batches and product scale up batches and gather data to support in-process parameters and finished product specifications.Perform bench trials, physical evaluations, and collect data to support alternate materials approval process.Able to direct product development technicians in data collection and processing. Provide training to manufacturing associates on new processes and process modificationsimprovements.Assist in developing new formulations for new active raw materials. Work with new equipmentdevelop studies with equipment that could improve soft chew manufacturing process andor formulation.Prepare and approve Master Batch Records, Change Control Requests for all scale up or production batches. Follow applicable cGMP pile and provide summaries of stability data.Provide Technical support to Manufacturing and Operations teams, monitor initial production batches for new and reformulated products.Continue education by attending expos and conferences and applying knowledge gainedCommunicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environmentRegular attendance is requiredPerform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives Minimum Requirements: Experience working with soft chew (or similar) dosage formsExcellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsBasic ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and offer solutions.Education and ExperienceBSBA in chemistry, food science, life sciences, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. Must have >5 years of hands-on experience in product development of food, dietary supplements or related products, including dough, confectionery, or pet treats (animal feedanimal health a plus).Experience in a cGMP environment with understanding of cGMP principles and requirements.Experience working as part of a cross functional team.Knowledge of animal feed regulations a plusSupervisory Responsibilities: None