R&D Formulator

R&D Formulator - Liquid Nutritional Products | Contract Manufacturing | Onsite

Position Summary

Hands-on R&D Formulator responsible for developing, optimizing, and commercializing liquid nutritional products in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment. Owns formulations from concept through production with a focus on speed, scalability, compliance, and product performance. This role requires strong technical expertise, a solutions-driven mindset, and the ability to execute with precision and urgency.

Key Responsibilities

* Formulate liquid nutritional products from concept through commercialization

* Design formulations with a focus on stability, bioavailability, flavor, manufacturability, and cost efficiency

* Execute bench trials, pilot batches, and scale-up activities to ensure seamless production readiness

* Drive cross-functional execution with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Service from PO through final production

* Serve as the technical lead with customers-present formulations, guide product direction, and translate needs into commercially viable solutions

* Clearly communicate formulation strategy, trade-offs, and timelines while building credibility and trust with clients

* Troubleshoot formulation and production challenges including stability, compatibility, and process deviations

* Evaluate and select raw materials, flavors, and functional ingredients aligned with customer and regulatory requirements

* Ensure compliance with FDA, cGMP, and labeling standards

* Maintain accurate formulas, specifications, batch records, and supporting documentation

* Continuously improve formulations, processes, and overall product performance

Qualifications

* Proven experience formulating liquid dietary supplements within a CDMO/CMO environment

* Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, solubility, stability, and flavor systems in liquid applications

* Demonstrated ability to take products from concept through commercialization

* Experience scaling formulations into manufacturing environments

* Hands-on, solutions-oriented problem solver with a strong sense of urgency

* Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

* Working knowledge of FDA and cGMP requirements

* Strong cross-functional and customer-facing communication skills

What Success Looks Like

* Formulations move quickly from concept to production with minimal rework

* Products consistently meet or exceed expectations for taste, performance, and stability

* Strong cross-functional alignment drives on-time execution and delivery

* Ongoing innovation and optimization of liquid product offerings