Research Scientist I

International Vitamin Corporation • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

Overview
Position Overview
The Research Scientist I is responsible for evaluation of new and alternative raw materials, material formulation feasibility assessment, and support technical Operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, food science, chemical engineering, or a related scientific discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of work-related experience in formulation of dietary supplement (DS) products and /or over the counter (OTC), OR preferred education background and one year of hands-on formulation experience can be substituted for minimum experience requirements
• Ability to use the principles of general science, chemistry, and physics to produce formulations that will run efficiently in manufacturing operations
• Must be able to safely operate equipment and instruments used in the development and manufacture of nutritional dosage-forms & gummies
• Must be able to use mathematical skills to accurately calculate formula inputs as well as to create cost approximations for finished products in bulk and/or packaged forms
• Must be computer literate and capable in technical data accumulation and reporting
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end raw material lifecycle, including document review, testing coordination, and approval via PLM and filing systems.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Planning, Inventory, Quality Control, and Procurement to resolve material-related incidents and provide disposition suggestions for stranded inventory.
• Support Manufacturing operations by attending meetings and facilitating formulation evaluations to troubleshoot material issues.
• Proficient in enterprise systems (Oracle, PLM, MES, Mapics, SharePoint) to retrieve critical documents like specifications, formulas, and batch records.
• Evaluate alternate raw materials for performance equivalence, and material formulation feasibility assessment, initiating bench trials as required.
• Provide Technical Operations support through lab work and by assisting with Manufacturing Change Requests (MCRs) and Deviations.
• Formulate dietary supplement products in response to customer requests ranging from highly defined specifications to open-ended innovation briefs
• Conduct bench-scale trials, physical evaluations, and data collection to support formulation decisions
• Support and participate in sensory evaluations and tasting panels for flavored dosage forms
• Develop and maintain costed formulations, including raw material, processing, and packaging assumptions
• Prepare and maintain formulation specifications, technical documentation, and development reports
• Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to proactively address compliance, labeling, and claims considerations
• Provide ongoing technical support to internal stakeholders and external customers throughout development, scale-up, and commercialization
• Continuously improve formulation approaches, platforms, and best practices based on customer needs, market trends, and manufacturing learnings
• Execute responsibilities with minimal supervision while managing multiple projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level