R & D Formulation Specialist

Socket.dev; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Wellness Program

Job summary

Nature's Lab, a division of DrVita, Inc, is seeking an R&D Formulation Specialist to develop and optimize nutraceutical formulations across capsules, gummies, powders, and tablets. You will apply core formulation principles, assess ingredient interactions, and troubleshoot to ensure product quality and shelf life.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance to scale up processes from development to production in a GMP-regulated facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in tablet manufacturing, formulation, or related production processes.
• Proficiency with data entry and Microsoft Office; ability to review batch records, SOPs, and technical docs.
• Ability to document in compliance with GMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize nutraceutical formulations for various dosage forms (capsules, gummies, powders, tablets).
• Apply formulation principles to ensure manufacturability, stability, and performance.
• Evaluate ingredient interactions and impact on quality and shelf life.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges using structured problem-solving.
• Recommend formulation modifications to enhance performance and manufacturability.
• Develop scalable, production-ready processes for multiple dosage forms from development to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and QA to ensure seamless development and scale-up.

Skills

Formulation development

Tablet manufacturing

GMP compliance

Data entry & doc control

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tablet presses

Electronic batch records

ERP systems

Job description

Description

At Nature's Lab, a division of DrVita, Inc, we are committed to producing high-quality dietary supplements that improve the lives of our customers. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dedicated R& D Formulation Specialist to join our team.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of high-quality nutraceutical products across various dosage forms (capsules, gummies, powders, and tablets) . If you are passionate about formulation science, problem-solving, and driving product excellence from concept to production, we invite you to become part of our dynamic organization committed to health and wellness.

Duties include:

• Develop and optimize nutraceutical formulations for various dosage forms, ensuring manufacturability, stability, and optimal performance.
• Apply fundamental formulation principles related to material behavior, compatibility, and product performance to create effective products.
• Evaluate ingredient interactions and their impact on product quality, consistency, and shelf life.
• Identify and troubleshoot formulation challenges across all formats, utilizing structured problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Recommend formulation modifications to enhance product performance, stability, and manufacturability.
• Develop and refine scalable, production-ready processes for multiple dosage forms, ensuring smooth transition from development to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance to ensure seamless product development and scale-up.

Why People Like Working with Us

• Opportunities to grow with the company as we expand product lines.
• Collaborative team that values practical solutions and continuous improvement.
• Stable, full-time schedule with a focus on work-life balance.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees and their families.
• Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance coverage for all employees!
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with up to 6% Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays (8 holidays)
• Quarterly Vitamin Allowance (up to $150)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Performance based spot bonuses

Final candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, as condition of employment in a GMP-regulated facility.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in tablet manufacturing, formulation, or related production processes.
• Basic to intermediate computer proficiency, including the ability to:
  • Enter and maintain data in electronic systems
  • Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar programs
  • Review digital batch records, SOPs, and technical documents
• Ability to perform accurate documentation in compliance with GMP requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, food, or dietary supplement manufacturing.
• Experience operating tablet presses or similar compression equipment.
• Experience with formulation scale-up, pilot trials, or process optimization.
• Familiarity with electronic batch records (EBR), ERP systems, or quality management systems.
• Experience in gummies and tablets powders is a plus.
• Understanding of cGMP regulations and documentation practices.