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We are seeking a full-time Product Development Scientist with expertise in Dietary Powders, Capsules, and Gummies. This role is crucial for transitioning our paper formula processes into full-scale production with successful outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of V-blenders and effective powder layering techniques. You will be responsible for scaling up new products, managing the product development process, and ensuring that all products meet quality and regulatory standards. The Formulator will work closely with other members of the R&D team, purchasing, production team, and the Quality team.

• The candidate will lead the end-to-end innovation process from shaping product formulation, developing testing applications, scaling up a variety of product forms, to ensuring products can be manufactured reliably to ensure business continuity.

• Work closely with R&D Director, ensuring key projects are executed to the required standards for dietary supplements.

• Responsible for technical (R&D) excipient support activities. Particle size, density, extracts, and angle of repose to determine suitable solutions for customer applications.

• Ensure successful completion of paper formulas to finished products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of FDA regulations pertaining to dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, food, and cosmetics.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Science, Nutritional Science).

• Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in formulation / product development in dietary supplements or nutraceuticals, with a preference for experience in liquids, powders, and gummies.

• Experience with formulation software and staying current with trends and developments in the nutraceutical industry.

• Proven experience in process R&D, scale-up, and technology transfer in a GMP environment.

• Familiarity with quality by design (QbD) processes is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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