Senior R&D Scientist

Catalent • Greendale, IN

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Catalent’s Greendale, Indiana site is a major gummy development and manufacturing center in its Wellness business, producing gelatin and plant-based pectin gummies for nutritional supplements and nutraceutical applications. The site supports customers with in-house R&D, quality laboratories, and manufacturing and packaging capabilities.

The Senior R&D Scientist leads new product initiatives for new and existing products, with a focus on complex formulations and process parameters. The role coordinates across procurement, quality assurance, production, marketing, suppliers, and customers, and is responsible for formulation, scale-up, labeling, raw material selection, and documentation from concept through launch and ongoing maintenance. It is a hands-on position supporting innovation and continuous improvement.

The position is based in Greendale, Indiana and is 100% onsite. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 PM–5:00 PM.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field and at least 7 years of relevant food-industry experience, preferably in confectionery; or a Master of Science in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in product development of supplements and confectionery products.
• Advanced mathematical skills.
• Experience in confections or supplements.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to perform the described physical activities, including frequent standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and using hands to handle or feel; ability to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Genesis ESHA software.
• Experience taking products from development through production.
• Gummy supplement experience.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, coordinate, and implement new product initiatives for new and existing products.
• Formulate and create bench samples for internal and external presentations while considering plant process capabilities.
• Select and evaluate raw materials and assess their impact on product behavior; acquire materials at the appropriate cost for product success.
• Create nutritional and label information, and interpret experimental data to solve problems and improve efficiency.
• Lead plant line trials, production start-ups, and first production initiatives; monitor product performance over shelf life.
• Troubleshoot and recommend formula or process modifications to improve productivity, quality, and cost.
• Mentor junior scientists and represent the company in customer interactions.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Sales, and Finance teams.
• Support Sales and Marketing with customer presentations and maintain professional customer-facing communication.
• Create documentation required under CRF111 guidelines and for supplement production.
• Understand process conditions across Bettera Brands production sites.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead implementation projects.
• Organize daily activities according to business priorities provided by the R&D Director.
• Seek new materials for product improvement and maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Maintain records of R&D materials, equipment, and samples according to established procedures.
• Prepare samples for customer shipment and maintain a clean, organized laboratory environment.
• Coordinate with production on ingredient trials and substitutions as needed.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and health and safety rules, use required personal protective equipment, and complete required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off and 8 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Site-based activities, including seasonal celebrations, tournaments, and appreciation events.
• Employee Resource Groups promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Environmentally friendly and community engagement initiatives.
• Defined career path, annual performance reviews, and growth opportunities.
• WellHub program promoting physical and mental wellness.
• Perkspot discounts from over 900 merchants across various categories.

What This Job Offers

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