Process Formulation Analyst

Nutramax Laboratories•Lancaster, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Formulation Analyst will be responsible for collecting and analyzing blend data, providing feedback to the formulation team for solid dosage, liquids and soft chew forms. The candidate is responsible for providing technical support to internal and external customers when necessary for all new and existing formulations/products. Candidate must be self-motivated and able to work in a team-based environment. The candidate must be mathematically proficient and have experience with in-line real time Process Analytical Technology (PAT) tools – ideally Near Infrared. The candidate should also be familiar with off-line analytical instruments and a chemometric modeling background to calibrate real-time measurements with off-line measurements. The successful candidate will need proficiency in designing and performing scientific experiments to solve problems.

Requirements

Minimum: 3+ years’ experience in multivariate techniques like Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and/or Partial Least Squares (PLS) is preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex processes and identify improvement opportunities.
Ideally, the candidate should have experience working with nutraceutical and/or pharmaceutical powders and liquids.
Experience working with optimizing blending operations in the lab or in production is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or other equivalent degree in a related field.
Mathematically proficient
Experience with in-line real time Process Analytical Technology (PAT) tools – ideally Near Infrared
Familiar with off-line analytical instruments
Chemometric modeling background to calibrate real-time measurements with off-line measurements
Proficiency in designing and performing scientific experiments to solve problems

Nice To Haves

Experience working with optimizing blending operations in the lab or in production is a plus.

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze data to support process improvement initiatives and measure their effectiveness
Create detailed documentation of in-process monitoring analysis and provide recommendations for process improvements
Capable of supporting and leading scientific studies
Assist in troubleshooting problematic formulas
Gather data to justify in-process production parameters and finished product specification
Perform bench trials, physical evaluations, and collect data to support product formulation
Familiar with PD lab equipment: blenders, mixers, tablet presses, coating machines
Prepare specifications, documentation, and reports related to formulations
Provide ongoing technical support to internal/external customers
Performs job duties with minimal assistance
Ensure compliance with all federal and state government agency laws
Ensuring all GMP practices are followed
Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.
Regular attendance is required.
Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.
May be exposed to raw materials and or finished goods derived from but not limited to: bovine, milk, soy, shellfish, pork, chicken, tuna, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, wheat, sesame and other allergen sources.