Senior R&D Scientist

Catalent Pharma Solutions • Greendale, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Catalent’s Greendale, Indiana site is a major gummy development and manufacturing center for its Wellness business, producing traditional gelatin and plant-based pectin gummies for nutritional supplements and nutraceutical applications. The Senior R&D Scientist will lead new product initiatives for new and existing products, with a focus on complex formulations and process parameters. The role partners with 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 role is 100% onsite in Greendale, Indiana. The listed 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; alternatively, a Master of Science in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field and at least 5 years of relevant 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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequently stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear; and 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; obtain suitable materials at appropriate cost.
• 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, and monitor product performance over shelf life.
• Troubleshoot and recommend changes to existing formulas or processes 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.
• Coordinate with production on ingredient trials and substitutions.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and health and safety rules, including use of required personal protective equipment.
• Participate in required training and 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 supporting physical and mental wellness.
• Perkspot discounts from over 900 merchants.

What This Job Offers

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