R&D Scientist

Job Description

The R&D Scientist will research, develop, and optimize product formulations for various brands and products. This position will support the R&D team by completing new product development projects including conducting formulation evaluation and analytical characterization of products.

• Works with R&D team, develops formulations for a variety of dosage and delivery forms (capsules, tablets and powders) that support Sales and Marketing needs.
• Help operations to troubleshoot technical, formulation, and processing issues during product development and Commercialization.
• Helps procurement generate new formulation, provide specific raw material requirements to source New/Existing raw materials and enhance formulations.
• Manage multiple projects related to product and process improvements.
• Prioritizes and manages multiple Projects with accurate/ real time detailed project information to achieve project deadlines.
• Runs and monitors benchtop, pilot, and manufactures scale-up and verification batches under minimal supervision.
• Requires hands‑on experience or knowledge to operate Tablet press, Encapsulation machine, Dry Granulation manufacturing process equipment and various lab equipment.
• Performs maintenance and sanitation of laboratory equipment.
• Manages R&D project activities by accurately collecting, recording, maintaining, and reporting scientific data.
• Adheres to SOPs, cGMPs and other company rules.
• Maintains raw material inventory for day-to-day project activity.
• Performs Administrative and other related duties.

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceutical Science.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the dietary supplement nutritional, food & beverage, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with different dosage forms such as tablets, capsules and powders.