Research Scientist Formulation Development

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize new formulations for OTC consumer health products, with a strong focus on gummies and VMS
• Create lab prototypes and help turn early ideas into viable product concepts
• Manage multiple development projects and prioritize work to meet timelines
• Partner with cross-functional teams including analytical, regulatory, technical, and commercial
• Identify technical risks early and help drive solutions
• Support external development work when needed
• Prepare technical documentation to support product development, launch, and regulatory approval
• Work with analytical teams to define testing and stability requirements
• Contribute to innovation by evaluating new delivery formats, ingredients, and technologies
• Present product concepts and prototypes to internal teams

Requirements

• Direct experience developing gummies and/or VMS products is strongly preferred
• Experience in formulation development for OTC, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, nutritional, or consumer health products
• Strong hands-on laboratory skills and experience with product prototyping
• Comfort managing several projects at once in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work effectively on cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Understanding of cGMP requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related science field with 6+ years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree in a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience
• PhD in a related field with 1+ year of industry or academic research experience in drug product development

Benefits

• Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $93,600 - $140,400
• Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant)
• Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.