Senior Formulation Scientist - Nutrition

Randstad USA; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drugs

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA in Deerfield Beach, FL is seeking a Senior Formulation Scientist to drive innovative gummy and soft chew product development, connecting R&D with production at commercial scale.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in gummy formulations, strong bench-to-pilot experience, and deep knowledge of regulatory standards (FDA, cGMP, NSF, Prop 65). This permanent role offers standard hours in a health-focused manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in gummy and soft chew formulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize gummy and soft chew formulations from benchtop to pilot trials.
• Lead scale-up and technology transfer from R&D to full commercial manufacturing.
• Establish and optimize equipment parameters for cooking, mixing, depositing, cooling, and packaging.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and implement improvements to boost quality, yields, and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure development processes comply with FDA, cGMP, NSF, and Prop 65 standards.

Skills

Formulation Chemistry

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a formulation expert ready to drive innovative product development in sunny Deerfield, Florida? A premier health and wellness manufacturing leader is seeking a Senior Formulation Scientist to serve as the key technical link between R&D and production, bringing high-quality gummy and soft chew products from benchtop to commercial scale.

Location & Details

Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: $110,000 - 130,000 per year

Work Hours: 9 to 5

Education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize novel gummy and soft chew nutritional formulations from benchtop to pilot trials.
• Lead scale-up and technology transfer processes from R&D to full commercial manufacturing.
• Establish and optimize equipment parameters for cooking, mixing, depositing, cooling, and packaging.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and implement continuous improvements to boost quality, yields, and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure all development processes comply with FDA, cGMP, NSF, and Prop 65 regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience specifically in gummy and soft chew formulations.
• Proven track record in benchtop-to-pilot commercialization, scale-up, and technology transfer.
• Direct expertise in manufacturing equipment parameter optimization and process troubleshooting.
• Strong working knowledge of FDA, cGMP, NSF, and Prop 65 standards.

Skills

Formulation Chemistry

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Hiring Agency Statement

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay & Benefits

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan

(all benefits are based on eligibility).

Posting Duration

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience specifically in gummy and soft chew formulations.
• Proven track record in benchtop-to-pilot commercialization, scale-up, and technology transfer.
• Direct expertise in manufacturing equipment parameter optimization and process troubleshooting.
• Strong working knowledge of FDA, cGMP, NSF, and Prop 65 standards.