Formulation Specialist

Boaz Partners, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Business expense reimbursement

Job summary

Boaz Partners, LLC is seeking a Formulation Specialist to join a collaborative formulation team responsible for product development, ingredient management, and regulatory compliance.

The role involves implementing formula changes, overseeing plant reformulation with procurement, managing monthly formulations, and evaluating new ingredients for impact on operations and nutrition. Denver on-site with some travel; full-time salaried with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in animal science, nutrition, or related field preferred; industry experience considered.
• Background in formulation, ingredient science, or product development; animal nutrition a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities to deadlines.
• Professional communication across internal teams, customers, and technical stakeholders.
• Discretion handling sensitive information; curiosity with scientific innovation.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage formula changes with internal nutritionists and external consultants.
• Oversee plant reformulation in coordination with procurement.
• Manage monthly formulation aligned with pricing and accounting inputs.
• Project ingredient usage rates and determine inventory requirements.
• Evaluate new ingredients and assess operational and nutritional impact.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accurate product labeling.
• Review Veterinary Feed Directives (VFDs) and coordinate with veterinarians and customers for documentation.
• Monitor and maintain product quality standards.
• Support plant training, audits, and quality program development.

Skills

Formulation

Ingredient science

Product development

Regulatory coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Discretion

Continuous improvement

Education

MS or PhD in animal science / related field

Job description

Our client is an established manufacturer of proprietary products with a decades-long track record of delivering science-based solutions to customers. They are committed to quality, regulatory compliance, and investing in their people.

Role Overview

The Formulation Specialist joins a collaborative formulation team responsible for product development, ingredient management, and regulatory compliance across a portfolio of products.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage formula changes in coordination with internal nutritionists and external consultants
• Oversee plant reformulation in coordination with the procurement team
• Manage monthly formulation aligned with pricing and accounting inputs
• Project ingredient usage rates and inventory requirements
• Evaluate new ingredients and assess their operational and nutritional impact
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accurate product labeling
• Review and approve Veterinary Feed Directives (VFDs), coordinating with veterinarians, nutritionists, and customers to ensure documentation accuracy
• Monitor and maintain product quality standards
• Participate in plant training, audits, and quality program development (e.g., Safe Feed/Safe Food or equivalent)

Requirements

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in animal science, nutrition, food science, chemistry, or a related field preferred; relevant industry experience considered
• Background in formulation, ingredient science, or product development — animal nutrition experience is a plus but not required
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and on deadline
• Professional communication skills; comfortable working across internal teams, customers, and technical stakeholders
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Curiosity-driven mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and scientific innovation

Location

On-site position in the Denver metro area. Some travel required.

Compensation

Full-time, salaried with competitive benefits including profit sharing and business expense reimbursement.