Formulation Scientist - Nutrition

Perrigo•Eau Claire, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging. Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care. Prepare nutritional formulations that meet technical and applicable regulatory legal requirements. Complete data tabulation, stability assessment and technical reports to support new and revised formulations and shelf life extensions. Prepare formula-related documentation required for registration of powdered and liquid Infant products. Provide nutritional technical support to the Pilot Plant and factories to meet operational requirements not limited to manufacturing documentation, theoretical calculations, and change management. This is an onsite position located at our Eau Claire, WI facility. Prepare prototype and/or master formulas and associated technical documentation that comply with nutritional, regulatory, and legal requirements and meet commercial objectives. Prepare Pilot Plant and/or Plant Trial technical documentation for any necessary trial work. Complete periodic data review of new and existing finished products to ensure compliance with nutritional requirements throughout shelf life. Use established statistical principles to conduct assessments and make recommendations for shelf life and shelf life extensions. Provide concise written reports summarizing information. Provide nutritional technical support to the factories including change management, formula fits, theoretical assessments, batch adjustments, and inventory management of raw materials to minimize waste. Prepare new ingredients such as vitamin and/or mineral premixes and their associated specifications for new and/or existing formulas. Periodically review existing raw material data to monitor for changes. Provide timely responses to retailer and customer requests. Support formulation Organic audit requirements for factories. Participate in cross functional team(s) to establish and provide accountability for project timelines, roadblocks, and critical steps.

Requirements

BS in Science with a strong foundation in nutrition, manufacturing, algebra, and chemistry.
4 yrs or relevant professional experience.
Strong working knowledge in Nutrition, Algebra, Statistics and Chemistry.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and competency in other Office applications.
Ability to review and comprehend implications of regulations for different markets (FDA, CODEX, EFSA, HC, etc.).
Highly focused, superior accuracy and attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good problem solving and analytical skills.
Knowledge of product development processes from prototype to commercialization.
Ability to work independently in a result driven, high-paced dynamic environment.
A willingness to switch gears and align quickly on emerging priorities.
Ability to handle multiple complex projects with high fidelity.
Ability to work cross functionally with Quality, Operations, Marketing, Sales and Regulatory.
Exhibit curiosity and a willingness to learn, consumer focus and Perrigo’s core values in day-to-day work life.

Nice To Haves

BS in Food Science, Nutrition, or related degree.
Previous formulation experience.
Experience in SAP, SLIM, Ensur, Open Text, DOE and statistical applications.
General understanding of nutritional manufacturing unit processes and the underlying food chemistry and technology principles.

Responsibilities

Prepare nutritional formulations that meet technical and applicable regulatory legal requirements.
Complete data tabulation, stability assessment and technical reports to support new and revised formulations and shelf life extensions.
Prepare formula-related documentation required for registration of powdered and liquid Infant products.
Provide nutritional technical support to the Pilot Plant and factories to meet operational requirements not limited to manufacturing documentation, theoretical calculations, and change management.
Prepare prototype and/or master formulas and associated technical documentation that comply with nutritional, regulatory, and legal requirements and meet commercial objectives.
Prepare Pilot Plant and/or Plant Trial technical documentation for any necessary trial work.
Complete periodic data review of new and existing finished products to ensure compliance with nutritional requirements throughout shelf life.
Use established statistical principles to conduct assessments and make recommendations for shelf life and shelf life extensions.
Provide concise written reports summarizing information.
Provide nutritional technical support to the factories including change management, formula fits, theoretical assessments, batch adjustments, and inventory management of raw materials to minimize waste.
Prepare new ingredients such as vitamin and/or mineral premixes and their associated specifications for new and/or existing formulas.
Periodically review existing raw material data to monitor for changes.
Provide timely responses to retailer and customer requests.
Support formulation Organic audit requirements for factories.
Participate in cross functional team(s) to establish and provide accountability for project timelines, roadblocks, and critical steps.