Job Description
Title: Formulation Scientist - Dietary Supplement Contract Manufacturing
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000
Key Responsibilities
Formulation & Bench Work
- Prepare bench- and pilot-scale supplement formulations (powders, blends, encapsulated products).
- Accurately weigh and combine ingredients, following Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs) and SOPs.
- Support reformulations based on ingredient changes, costs, or manufacturability.
- Identify and report potential issues (e.g., flow, segregation, hygroscopicity, and taste).
Sampling
- Create and label formulation samples for internal and customer review.
- Maintain sample logs and organized sample libraries, ensuring all samples match approved formulas.
- Document all sample preparation and retain sample records.
Flavoring & Sensory Support
- Assist in developing and optimizing flavors for powder supplements.
- Help evaluate sweetness, aftertaste, odor, and color, recording sensory feedback.
- Prepare and document flavor variations as directed.
Testing & Quality Support
- Conduct in-house tests (e.g., flow, density, visual/sensory checks) and prepare samples for external analysis.
- Support uniformity and stability testing.
- Help manage stability and retain sample programs.
cGMP & Documentation
- Complete all records, worksheets, and logs accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensure documentation is thorough and audit-ready in compliance with FDA cGMP (21 CFR Part 111) and SOPs.
- Assist during audits and regulatory inspections as needed.
Manufacturing Support
- Assist with production trials and address formulation or flavor consistency issues.
- Work with Quality and Procurement teams to support ingredient sourcing and approvals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field
- (Equivalent supplement manufacturing experience considered)
- Experience with dietary supplements, powders, or encapsulation
- Exposure to flavor systems, sweeteners, or masking agents
- Familiarity with FDA dietary supplement cGMPs (21 CFR Part 111)