Formulation Scientist

Formulation Scientist I

Company:
Prinova USA

Location:

Carol Stream, IL

Type:
Full-time

Department: R&D, Solutions

Pay: $55,000.00–$60,000.00 per year

Unlock your potential with Prinova. We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, delivers sustainable value-added solutions to our customers.

We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.

Formulation Scientist I plans, organizes, and completes Solutions Formulation projects, along with increased customer visibility and a further role in internal processes.

• Design simple formulations and create technical documents.
• Work with the R&D sample lab on any scale-up projects that they may have.
• Learn and understand R&D’s role in the first batch approvals process for sample and commercial batches.
• Work with the Senior Formulation Scientist/R&D Manager as a back-up for large customers.
• Enter and manage data for continuous improvement.
• Learn and help with work order review and process change control.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• None

• BS/BA Degree in Food Science/Nutrition/Chemistry preferred.
• AS/AA in a science or mathematics field or equivalent coursework with 2+ years’ experience in a formulations role at a blending company in a science-related field.

• Either have process flow and design experience or have production blending experience (both are preferred).
• Working understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with reading and working with work orders and technical documentation.
• Must have competence in analytical or mathematical calculations, especially those in stoichiometric and/or scale-up processes.
• Able to use wet chemical lab equipment, including but not limited to lab scales.
• Able to manage small projects by themselves or with a team.

Light travel.

• Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours.
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.

All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, BRC). It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

Competitive Pay – $55,000 – $60,000 annually. Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Employer paid STD and LTD.
• HSA and FSA.
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave.
• PTO.
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance.
• 401(k) & Roth with employer match.
• Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays.
• Voluntary – Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident.
• Personal growth including training and development opportunities.

Prinsva is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.

Entry level

Full-time

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