Formulator

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Formulates and develops new products; oral solid dosage dietary supplements (tablets, capsules and powders), based on customer’s specifications, label and/or sample.
• Captures new product formulation development and modifies existing formulations as required.
• Prepares nutraceutical formulations as required by test methods and performs all necessary calculations associated with the test analysis.
• Optimizes ingredient functionality, product functionality, product formulations and product enhancement to improve quality, cost, and manufacturing of new and current products.
• Develops Supplement and Nutritional Facts for formulated products.
• Reviews new and existing Master Formulas. Prepares written monographs and writes technical and progress reports.
• Researches clinical studies of active ingredients.
• Provides technical support to domestic and international customers.
• Reviews documentation required for the international registration of products.
• Makes sure data from all phases of design and development of a product is monitored, evaluated, and interpreted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Chemistry
• 3 - 5 years’ experience
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
• Knowledge in GMP regulations
• Familiar with laboratory equipment and all production stages (blending, compression, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift materials up to 25kg
• Works frequently in an office environment in front of a monitor.
• Works also in the food laboratory and visits the Production area.
• Subject to food and nutritional bulk ingredients, which may affect the respiratory system or the skin, including an environment subject to odors, dust or airborne allergens.
• Exposure to noise.