Formulator, R&D 1

US Pharma Lab • North Brunswick, New Jersey, United States • 2d ago

Date 12/2020 Location 1200 Airport Road, North Brunswick NJ Title Formulator, R&D 1 Department Research & Development Reports to Director, Research & Development FLSA (Exempt or Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Role Overview The R&D Formulator will research, develop, and optimize product formulations for various brands and products. This position will support the R&D team by completing research projects including conducting formulation evaluation and analytical characterization of products. Areas of Responsibility

Work within R&D and Operations teams to troubleshoot technical, formulation, processing issues during product development and commercialization.
Work with Purchasing team and R&D Directors to generate new formulation, sourcing new/existing raw material for cost analysis and feasibility of formulation.
Maintain accurate project information, formulations, and specifications.
Collaborate with the QA department in development of proper documentation for new formula and product develop projects.
Hands-on experience or knowledge operating manufacturing process equipment such as Tablet Press, Encapsulator, Coating Pans, Granulator, Freeze Bed Dryer, etc.
Other duties as assigned

Other Responsibilities Including Safety:

Works in a safe and responsible manner to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
Complies with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

Requirements Education & Qualification:

BS in Chemistry, Nutrition/Dietetics, Food Science, or related field required.
1-3 years R&D related experience in the dietary supplement, nutritional, food &/or beverage, or pharmaceutical industry
Familiarity with good manufacturing practices (GMP's)and Regulations for 21CFR

Certifications, Licenses, Credentials:

Skills & Ability

Bi-Lingual in either Chinese or Hindi is a plus.
Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgment
Strong project management and leadership skills
Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships
Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data
Solid judgment with ability to make good decisions
Ability to interact effectively with different departments and with all levels of management
Must know MS Office, particularly Excel
Knowledge of ERP systems (Syspro, SAP)
Develop and maintain long-term relationships with domestic and international vendors
Understand elements of Marketing, Manufacturing and R&D and their respective strategies

Physical Requirements (lifting, etc.):

The employee is frequently required to sit (50%), stand, and walk (50%) at a lab bench.
Uses hands to finger, handle or feel writing tools and computer keyboard
Reaches with hands and arms and infrequently may lift up to 30lbs
Uses desk telephone/cell phone to talk and hear or converses with other employees
Must be able to wear all PPE including a lab coat, face mask, booties, gloves, safety glasses/goggles

Work Environment (Office, Warehouse, temperature extremes, etc.):

Work is regularly performed inside a laboratory environment where temperatures can be moderate, exposure to dust, odors, noise, and fumes. The noise level is usually moderate. Employees can be exposed daily to chemicals and cleaning agents.
Occasionally walks through warehouse or manufacturing workplace and will be required to wear appropriate PPE for each work area