Formulation Scientist II

Prinova USA; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

STD/LTD paid by employer

HSA and FSA

Maternity & Paternity Leave

PTO

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Holidays & Floating Holidays

Voluntary benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Prinova is seeking a Formulation Scientist II to independently plan and execute Solutions formulations from concept through commercialization in Carol Stream, IL. You will serve as the primary technical contact for customers and collaborate across functions to meet product development goals.

The role emphasizes project management, ECO handling, and active involvement in scale-up with the R&D lab, contributing to continuous improvement of formulations and processes.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel and Word for technical docs.
• Experience reading and using work orders and technical specs.
• Strong analytical and stoichiometric calculation skills.
• Experience using wet lab equipment and lab scales.
• Ability to manage small projects independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Design formulations and create technical documents.
• Lead communications with assigned customers and manage projects.
• Collaborate with R&D for scale-up and ECOs.
• Support internal processes and participate in key customer accounts.

Skills

Excel

Word

Documentation

Stoichiometry

Wet Lab

Project Management

Education

BS in Food Science/Nutrition/Chemistry

AS/AA in science with experience

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Unlock your potential with Prinova We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.

Unlock your potential with Prinova We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.

Formulation Scientist II

Department: R&D, Solutions

Location: Carol Stream, IL

Type: Full-time

Summary

The Formulation Scientist II independently plans, organizes, and executes Solutions formulation from concept through commercialization. This role serves as the primary technical contact for assigned customers, manages product development activities, and collaborates across functions to deliver customer and business objectives. The position operates with moderate autonomy and contributes to continues improvement of formulations, processes and customer relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design formulations and create technical documents.
• Will be responsible for managing technical communications and projects with assigned customers.
• Work with the R&D sample lab on any scale up projects that they may have.
• Be more involved with the internal day-to-day processes including ECOs and sub swaps.
• Be able to travel to customer visits unsupervised.
• Start to take on and lead key global customer accounts.
• Be responsible for investigating any CAPAs/customer returns involving their formulations.
• Be available to present to groups of people or be able to discuss R&D’s role in Solutions with new hires in Prinova.
• Will complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Either 5+ years experience at a blending company in a science related field OR
• 2+ years experience in the fortification development industry in a science related field OR
• 2+ years experience as a Formulation Scientist
• BS/BA Degree – Food Science/Nutrition/Chemistry preferred (but at least a AS/AA in a science or mathematics field or Associates in a science field with experience)
• Either have process flow and design experience or have production blending experience (both is preferred).

Required Skills/Abilities

• Have a working understanding of Microsoft excel and word.
• Have experience with reading and working with work orders and technical documentation.
• Must have competence in analytical or mathematical calculations, especially those in stoichiometric and/or scale-up processes.
• Be able to use wet chemical lab equipment including but not limited to lab scales.
• Be able to manage small projects by themselves or with a team

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs;
• Work environment is normally in an office setting. Must be able to make frequent rounds in a warehouse/production environment;
• Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours;
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
• Other physical requirements include moderate standing and occasional squatting, bending, and twisting;
• Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas;
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.

Quality/Safety Responsibilities

All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC).

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive Pay – $75,000 - $84,000 annually Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.

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
• Personal growth including training and development opportunities

Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.