Junior Formulator

Junior Formulator — Dietary Supplements Job Overview

We are seeking a Junior Formulator to support the formulation, sampling, and flavoring of dietary supplement products (powders and capsules) in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on execution role. You will be preparing bench and pilot formulations, supporting flavor development, producing samples, and maintaining strict documentation. This is not a creative-only or research-only role—accuracy, consistency, and compliance matter.

• Prepare bench-scale and pilot-scale supplement formulations (powders, flavored blends, encapsulation blends)
• Accurately weigh and blend vitamins, minerals, botanicals, excipients, sweeteners, and flavors
• Follow Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs) and SOPs exactly
• Support reformulations due to ingredient changes, cost, or manufacturability
• Identify and elevate issues related to flow, segregation, hygroscopicity, and flavor performance

• Prepare internal and customer formulation samples
• Label, track, and document all samples and sample lots
• Maintain organized sample libraries and retain samples
• Ensure all samples match approved formulas—no undocumented changes

• Assist with flavor development and optimization for powder supplements
• Evaluate sweetness, mouthfeel, aftertaste, odor, and color
• Prepare flavor variations under direction
• Record structured sensory feedback and observations

• Conduct basic in-house testing (flow, bulk density, visual and sensory checks)
• Support blend uniformity and stability testing
• Prepare samples for third-party testing (identity, potency, microbiological)
• Maintain stability and retain sample programs

• Complete formulation worksheets, batch records, and sampling logs
• Maintain audit-ready documentation (if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen)
• Follow FDA dietary supplement cGMPs (21 CFR Part 111) and internal SOPs
• Support audits and inspections as needed

• Support production trials for powders and encapsulation blends
• Assist in troubleshooting basic manufacturing and flavor consistency issues
• Coordinate with Quality and Procurement on ingredient and flavor approvals

• 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)
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
• Comfort working in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and work methodically
• Basic Excel or formulation software experience

• On-site role in lab, pilot plant, and production environments
• Working with powders, fine particulates, and food allergens

This role is designed as a development position. Advancement to Formulator or Senior Formulator is based on accuracy, GMP discipline, flavor judgment, and documentation quality, not tenure.

Starting salary:$60,000