Innovative Product Formulation Scientist

American Health Formulations, Inc. (AHF); Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Job summary

American Health Formulations is seeking a Product Development Scientist to join our onsite R&D team. You will develop new formulations, optimize existing products, and support launches from development through production in a fast-paced environment.

You will conduct research on ingredients and delivery technologies, perform trials, document specifications, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred (Bachelor's degree considered with relevant experience) in Food Science, Nutritional Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
• 3+ years of formulation and product development experience in dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, sports nutrition, cosmetics, RTD beverages, or related industries.
• Experience with multiple dosage forms including capsules, tablets, powders, liquids, softgels, creams, and semi-solid formulations.
• Knowledge of nutritional, botanical, pharmaceutical, and functional ingredients.
• Experience preparing technical reports, development documentation, and manufacturing records.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations across all categories of solid dosage.
• Conduct research on active ingredients, excipients, and advanced delivery technologies, including in-house brand and other bioavailability enhancement systems.
• Evaluate product concepts for technical feasibility, ingredient compatibility, functionality, stability, and manufacturability.
• Design and execute formulation trials, laboratory testing, and prototype development to support new product innovation and commercialization.
• Create and maintain formula cards, master formulas, product specifications, technical reports, and development documentation.
• Generate and review Supplement Facts Panels and ingredient declarations to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Support product scale-up by collaborating with manufacturing teams on processing methods, equipment selection, and batch production requirements.
• Perform market research, competitor benchmarking, literature reviews, and ingredient evaluations to identify new product opportunities and emerging industry trends.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Procurement, Production, Analytical, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure successful project execution and product launches.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of formulation processes, laboratory procedures, and product development practices through data analysis, innovation, and emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Senior Management

Skills

cGMP knowledge

cGLP knowledge

FDA regulations

Formulation science

Analytical testing

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Food Science or related field

3+ years formulation/product development experience

Job description

American Health Formulations is seeking a Product Development Scientist to join our onsite R&D team. You will develop new formulations, optimize existing products, and support launches from development through production in a fast-paced environment.

You will conduct research on ingredients and delivery technologies, perform trials, document specifications, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product excellence.