Specialist – Technical Applications Group

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois is seeking a motivated Product Development Specialist to support formulation, manufacturing documentation, and process improvements for nutritional supplements across formats. You will collaborate across Quality, R&D, and Manufacturing to drive scale-up, validation, and technology transfer.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and hands-on experience with tablets, capsules, liquids, or powders, plus proficiency in SAP and statistical tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science or related field.
• 1+ year of hands‑on product development, formulation, and manufacturing experience involving tablets, capsules, liquids, soft gels, gummies, powders, packaging, or related technologies.
• Knowledge of product development, technical and manufacturing processes, and food science principles.
• Experience leading medium‑complexity technical projects and working effectively within cross‑functional teams.
• Preferred experience with product scale‑up, validation, and technology transfer activities.

Responsibilities

• Support product and process renovation through formulation adjustments, reformulation efforts, and process improvements.
• Assist in the development of nutritional supplements across formats to support manufacturing, innovation, and product enhancements.
• Prepare, maintain, and ensure accuracy of manufacturing documentation (e.g., recipes, batch records, specifications, change controls, QMS, EQAs) while adhering to company policies, SOPs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and interpret data to support statistical evaluations, problem-solving, and continuous process improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Quality, Procurement, R&D, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to resolve product, raw material, and supply‑related issues.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and changes to management in a timely manner.
• Support scale‑up, validation, and technology transfer activities to internal and external manufacturing partners.
• Engage with suppliers, external partners, and training opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while building strong cross‑functional relationships and enhancing team efficiency.
• Participate in mentoring, seek guidance, and actively support professional development.
• Operate manufacturing and laboratory equipment and apply problem‑solving and organizational skills to support project execution.
• Participate in Stage/Gate product development processes and support delivery of key milestones.

Skills

Product Development

Formulation

Manufacturing Documentation

Statistical Analysis

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Pharma

Tools

SAP

SPSS

Minitab

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support product and process renovation through formulation adjustments, reformulation efforts, and process improvements
• Assist in the development of nutritional supplements across formats to support manufacturing, innovation, and product enhancements
• Prepare, maintain, and ensure accuracy of manufacturing documentation (e.g., recipes, batch records, specifications, change controls, QMS, EQAs) while adhering to company policies, SOPs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
• Analyze and interpret data to support statistical evaluations, problem-solving, and continuous process improvements
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Quality, Procurement, R&D, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to resolve product, raw material, and supply‑related issues
• Communicate project updates, risks, and changes to management in a timely manner
• Support scale‑up, validation, and technology transfer activities to internal and external manufacturing partners
• Engage with suppliers, external partners, and training opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while building strong cross‑functional relationships and enhancing team efficiency
• Participate in mentoring, seek guidance, and actively support professional development
• Operate manufacturing and laboratory equipment and apply problem‑solving and organizational skills to support project execution
• Participate in Stage/Gate product development processes and support delivery of key milestones

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science or related field
• 1+ year of hands‑on product development, formulation, and manufacturing experience involving tablets, capsules, liquids, soft gels, gummies, powders, packaging, or related technologies
• Knowledge of product development, technical and manufacturing processes, and food science principles
• Experience leading medium‑complexity technical projects and working effectively within cross‑functional teams
• Previous manufacturing or factory experience, preferred
• Preferred experience with product scale‑up, validation, and technology transfer activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Preferred experience with SAP, SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) and/or Minitab for data management, reporting, statistical analysis, and process improvement initiatives
• Ability to be exposed to food allergens and allergen‑containing materials
• Knowledge of food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Willingness to travel approximately 40%

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in product development and formulation processes, with a strong focus on manufacturing documentation accuracy and compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Proficient in statistical analysis and cross‑functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Product Development
• Formulation Experience
• Manufacturing Documentation
• Statistical Analysis
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Hard Skills

• Product Development
• Formulation
• Manufacturing Processes
• Statistical Analysis
• Food Science Principles
• Technical Project Leadership
• Quality Standards
• Regulatory Requirements
• Problem‑Solving
• Organizational Skills

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Mentoring
• Team Efficiency

Industry Keywords

• Nutritional Supplements
• Food Safety
• Quality Management System
• Change Controls
• Stage/Gate Process
• Technology Transfer
• Scale‑Up
• Validation
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross‑Functional Teams

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• SAP
• SPSS
• Minitab