Senior R&D Scientist — Gummy & Confectionery (Onsite)

Catalent, Inc.; Greendale (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO) + 8 holidays

Job summary

Catalent’s Greendale, Indiana site is seeking a Senior R&D Scientist to lead new product initiatives for gummies and related nutraceuticals. The role covers formulation, scale‑up, labeling, raw material selection, and documentation from concept to launch and ongoing maintenance.

This hands‑on position requires collaboration with Quality, Operations, Sales, and Finance, and involves mentoring junior scientists while ensuring GMP compliance and robust project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science or Food Engineering with 7 years in the food industry, or MS with 5 years.
• Demonstrated leadership in product development of supplements and confectionery products.
• Advanced mathematical skills.
• Experience in confections or supplements.
• Work in a GMP environment with safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, coordinate, and implement new product initiatives for new and existing products.
• Formulate bench samples for internal/external presentations and assess plant capabilities.
• Select raw materials and assess their impact on product behavior.
• Lead line trials, startups, and first production while monitoring shelf life.
• Troubleshoot formulas to improve productivity, quality, and cost.
• Mentor junior scientists and represent the company in customer interactions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, Sales, and Finance.
• Prepare documentation under CRF111 guidelines for supplement production.

Skills

Food Science

Food Engineering

Leadership in product development

Advanced mathematics

Confectionery experience

Supplements experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Food Engineering

Master's degree in Food Science or Food Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Genesis ESHA software

Job description

Catalent’s Greendale, Indiana site is seeking a Senior R&D Scientist to lead new product initiatives for gummies and related nutraceuticals. The role covers formulation, scale‑up, labeling, raw material selection, and documentation from concept to launch and ongoing maintenance.

This hands‑on position requires collaboration with Quality, Operations, Sales, and Finance, and involves mentoring junior scientists while ensuring GMP compliance and robust project execution.