Sr. Formulator Lead

POSITION OBJECTIVE:  Responsible for the evaluation and development of nutraceutical formulas and formulation functions throughout the entire process of manufacturing and production, by product specification, following cGMP's and Standard Operation Processors. Follow and ensures personnel comply with established procedures including standard operating procedures (SOP’s), cGMPs, food safety regulations, and safety procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires 4 years of practical experience in nutraceutical or pharmaceutical formulation, R&D or related functions in a nutraceutical or pharmaceutical environment. Flavoring knowledge and experience required.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical or nutraceutical formulation and R&D processes and techniques, including but not limited to good working knowledge of formulation, sampling and testing techniques and systems, solid dosage equipment and dosage form development, good knowledge of math, computer literacy, good written and oral communication skills, high degree of organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Experience of flavoring theoretically/practically regarding various product forms such as gummies, chewable tablets, powders and/or soft chews required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science or other closely related discipline.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report directly to the Product Development & Regulatory Director. Communicate regularly with President and associated Supervisor/Manager, provide detailed up-to-date reports on current and new formulation, materials, specifications, OOS items or issues to improve current products and develop new products.
• Perform all assigned formulation tasks timely and accurately. Evaluate current formulas, help develop new formulas by evaluating new and alternate sources of raw materials, seek cost savings alternatives.
• Provide support to QC, including but not limited to process improvement, consistency and accuracy of processes, cost savings initiatives, troubleshooting, rework processes, development of prototypes, production of trial samples, scientific review and specification of raw materials.
• Maintain all required Standards of Quality throughout the entire process. Follow cGMP's, SOP's, MSDS specifications, Sampling and Formulation Plans, Safety in the Workplace Best Practices, OOS Best Practices.
• Report any out-of-compliance items to the supervisor immediately.
• Demonstrate a successful track record in the improvement of current products and in the development of new solid dosage nutraceutical products.
• Identifies any deficiencies, constraints and/or problems that could impede the efficient process flow and assist and/or provide ideas and feedback to solve them.
• May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
• To lead and execute along with other Senior Formulators within the organization to meet formulation/quoting deadlines and to aid the department as needed regarding any Product Development activities.
• Must adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's) meet all operational requirements as specified by regulatory standards.
• Responsible for the process of evaluating current formulas and assisting with the development of new formulas for current and future products.
• Perform data retrieval, data analysis and reporting via use of Information Management Systems and/or Quality Management Systems, or applicable internal reporting system.
• Assist with the evaluation of new and alternate raw materials to improve current products and develop new products.
• Communicate with manufacturing, production and packaging personnel to identify and correct quality assurance issues throughout the process.
• Responsible for external communication with clients, external partners, etc. as required and as directed by the Product Development Director.
• Continually assess proper equipment set-up and operational issues, communicating same with off shift personnel and supervisor.