Nutraceutical R&D Formulation Chemist

Excelsior Nutrition Inc; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Excelsior Nutrition Inc. seeks a Research and Development Formulation Chemist to support product development of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements. Responsibilities include FPS processes, formulation, BOM maintenance, and SOP record retention.

The role involves collaborating with overseas vendors, adjusting formulations for cost and quality, and ensuring deadlines are met while upholding compliance and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• MS or BS in chemistry, biology, food science or related physical science.
• 2-3 years in formulation of personal care products, preferably in contract manufacturing.
• Ability to multitask handling 4-5 bench projects simultaneously.
• Ability to thrive within a team environment.
• Working knowledge of claim substantiation.
• Current knowledge of ingredient technology and familiarity with international collaboration.
• Extensive knowledge of lab procedures, instruments, and experimental design.
• Advanced writing, reading, and math skills including statistics.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, reason, and plan.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer explanations into chemical components and formulas.
• Meet with suppliers and experts for product information and new developments.
• Assemble chemicals into lab batches and test formulas for efficacy and performance.
• Modify, substitute, and reformulate materials to meet customer expectations while controlling costs.
• Evaluate alternate chemical suppliers.
• Enter and review formulas in the computer system.
• Troubleshoot formula issues related to manufacturing.
• Revise priorities to meet deadlines based on production demands and customer needs.
• Maintain ongoing professional development and education.
• Communicate progress and needs with management, vendors, and customers as appropriate.
• Assist with managing product development from concept to post-launch analysis.
• Participate in new product concept brainstorming sessions.
• Liaise with overseas vendors for product development from artwork to specifications and approvals.
• Negotiate pricing with overseas vendors.
• Set up item numbers and maintain development information in the item master.
• Ensure accuracy of product and packaging samples and obtain approvals.
• Guarantee deadlines for samples for tradeshows and licensors.
• Coordinate collateral requests within Creative Department or with external vendors.
• Work with Quality Compliance on regulatory issues.

Skills

Formulation experience

Multitasking

Team player

Claim substantiation

Laboratory knowledge

Statistical analysis

Interpretation and analysis

Ingredient technology

Education

MS or BS in Chemistry/ Biology/ Food Science

Job description

Excelsior Nutrition Inc. seeks a Research and Development Formulation Chemist to support product development of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements. Responsibilities include FPS processes, formulation, BOM maintenance, and SOP record retention.

The role involves collaborating with overseas vendors, adjusting formulations for cost and quality, and ensuring deadlines are met while upholding compliance and documentation standards.