Stability‑Focused Formulation Scientist

Better Being Co.; Town of Ogden (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Better Being Co. is seeking a Formulation Scientist – Stability Specialist in New York to oversee stability testing for new and existing probiotic products, ensuring shelf-life claims are supported through data.

You will manage protocols, analyze stability results, and collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Project Management to optimize formulations and product stability across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, biology or a related scientific or technical field from a four-year college or university.
• Two to five years of related experience in product stability, formulation, product development, quality, or the dietary supplement industry.
• Ability to review and interpret stability data, scientific literature, technical procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to prepare reports, technical documentation, and business correspondence.
• Ability to perform and interpret calculations involving percentages, ratios, proportions, probability, and basic statistical analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn company and laboratory systems.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to internal teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manages accelerated stability testing for new products and reformulations.
• Conduct real-time stability testing for probiotic products and evaluate compliance with established shelf-life claims.
• Develop, maintain, and track stability protocols, schedules, records, and results.
• Review and analyze stability data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare stability reports and provide data-based recommendations related to product shelf life.
• Recommend improvements to stability protocols based on study results and product requirements.
• Recommend and support formula changes needed to improve product stability-related issues.
• Work with Quality to investigate and resolve shelf-life inquiries and stability-related issues.
• Collaborate with Research and Development, Quality, Project Management, and other teams to coordinate stability activities.
• Support additional formulation and product development activities as needed.

Skills

Stability testing

Data analysis

Technical report writing

Laboratory techniques

Communication of technical information

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, biology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Better Being Co. is seeking a Formulation Scientist – Stability Specialist in New York to oversee stability testing for new and existing probiotic products, ensuring shelf-life claims are supported through data.

You will manage protocols, analyze stability results, and collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Project Management to optimize formulations and product stability across the portfolio.