Formulation Scientist I

About the role

The Formulation Scientist I supports the development, testing, and commercialization of nutritional Solutions formulation projects, along with increased customer visibility and a further role in internal processes. Under the guidance of senior scientists and the R&D Manager, this role builds foundational formulation knowledge, supports customer projects, and assists with documentation, scale‑up activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design simple formulations and create technical documents
• Work with the R&D sample lab on any scale‑up projects that they may have
• Learn and understand R&D's role in the first batch approvals process for sample and commercial batches
• Work with the Senior Formulation Scientist/R&D Manager as a backup for large customers
• Enter and manage data for continuous improvement
• Learn and help with work order review and process change control
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Ensure compliance with food safety, food defense, and food quality standards (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, BRC) and occupational safety and health standards (OSHA)

Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Food Science/Nutrition/Chemistry/Biology preferred
• Experience working in a science‑related field at a food company or equivalent work in college
• Process flow and design experience or production blending experience (both preferred)
• Working understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience reading and working with work orders and technical documentation
• Competence in analytical or mathematical calculations, especially stoichiometric and/or scale‑up processes
• Ability to use wet chemical lab equipment (e.g., lab scales)
• Ability to manage small projects independently or as part of a team
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs; work in an office setting with frequent rounds in a warehouse/production environment; view a computer screen and type for extended hours; sit and stand for extended periods; moderate standing with occasional squatting, bending, twisting; work around various smells and aromas; adjust work schedule as business needs require

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer‑paid STD and LTD
• HSA and FSA
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• PTO
• Employer‑paid basic life insurance
• 401(k) & Roth with employer match
• Eight paid holidays + 3 floating holidays
• Voluntary critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage
• Personal growth including training and development opportunities

Pay

Competitive pay: $59,000 – $68,000 annually (based on experience, education, geographic location, and shift).