R&D Formulation & Scale-Up Specialist (Hybrid)

Evermark; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 82,656 - 130,872; Full time

Job summary

Evermark is seeking a highly skilled R&D Formulation and Scale-up Consultant to lead product enhancements and technology transfer from lab to full-scale production. You will partner with packaging, operations and contract manufacturers to move formulas to reliable, repeatable output.

The role is a 12-month hybrid, in Hackensack, NJ, 1099 contract with potential extension. Strong background in formulation, scale-up, and external manufacturing is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years with Bachelor's in Chemistry/Engineering/Biology or 3–5 years with a Master's.
• Strong understanding of formulation technology and chemical science.
• Understanding of GxP and FDA compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Experience with consumer products such as hair care, lip care, and/or deodorant preferred.
• Experience in formulation, product, or process development within Cosmetic or Drug regulatory classifications.
• Knowledge of liquids processing options (batch, semi-continuous, continuous).
• Process development and process scale-up experience.
• Experience working with external manufacturing partners and technical project management.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse business partners to deliver results.
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on mindset; willing to contribute as one team.
• Strong critical thinking and business acumen.
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with external manufacturers to design, optimize, and implement manufacturing and filling processes across product forms.
• Support transfer of production from previous sites to new external manufacturers.
• Design, optimize, and implement manufacturing and filling processes for liquids, emulsions, and semi-solids.
• Support technology transfer from existing sites to new manufacturing.
• Qualify new or alternate raw materials for cost savings or supply issues.
• Troubleshoot production and process issues as they arise.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing efficiency and cost savings.
• Maintain partnerships with external sites with Quality and Regulatory teams.

Skills

Formulation science

Process development

Scale-up expertise

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

GxP compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Troubleshooting

Technical leadership

FDA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Engineering/Biology/Food Science

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Evermark is seeking a highly skilled R&D Formulation and Scale-up Consultant to lead product enhancements and technology transfer from lab to full-scale production. You will partner with packaging, operations and contract manufacturers to move formulas to reliable, repeatable output.

The role is a 12-month hybrid, in Hackensack, NJ, 1099 contract with potential extension. Strong background in formulation, scale-up, and external manufacturing is essential.