Research and Development Formulation Chemist

Excelsior Nutrition Inc•Anaheim, CA

4d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Research and Development Formulation Chemist performs various project duties supporting the product development of a contract manufacture of Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements. This includes FPS process, formulation, bill of materials database maintenance, and record retention SOPs and new product process.

Requirements

M.S or B.S. degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science or other physical science
2-3 years’ experience in formulation of new and innovative personal care products, preferably in a contract manufacturing environment
Ability to multitask handling 4-5 bench projects at a time
Ability to thrive within a team environment
Working knowledge of claim substantiation
Current knowledge of ingredient technology and familiar with working within customer and international
Extensive knowledge of laboratory procedures, test instrumentation, and experimental design
Advance writing, reading, and math skills including statistical analysis
Ability to interpret, analyze, reason, and plan

Responsibilities

Interpret customer’s explanations, descriptions and requests and convert them to the chemical components and formula combinations
Meet with suppliers and technical experts for product information collecting newest developments and formulating appropriate applications.
Assemble chemicals and materials into laboratory batches and test formula for efficacy/performance
Modify, substitute, and reformulate materials to meet highest level of customer expectations, and quality while maintaining lowest formulation costs
Evaluate alternate chemical suppliers
Enter and review formulas in computer system
Trouble shoot formula issues related to manufacturing/compounding
Revise priorities keeping all deadlines under control according to production demands, customer needs and company interests.
Maintain professional expertise through individual study, continuing education and professional development
Must communicate progress, problems and needs with management, vendors, customers as appropriate
Assist with managing the product development process from the concept phase to the post-launch analysis phase
Involvement in new product concept brainstorming meetings
Primary liaison with overseas vendors for Product Development from artwork to product specifications, sculpting, and sample approval
Negotiate pricing with oversees vendors
Set up item number and other development information in item master while updating and maintaining it
Ensure the accuracy of product and packaging samples and seek approvals
Guarantees deadlines are met to obtain samples for tradeshows & licensor
Initiates collateral requests within the Creative Department and/or with outside service vendors
Works with Quality Compliance department regarding compliance issues