Junior Product Development Formulator

Junior Product Development Formulator

Remote

Location:

Hybrid Vista, CA

Salary: $65,000 to $75,000

The Junior Formulator is a key support role for the Product Development team, focusing on the administrative, data, and logistical aspects of product formulation and launch. This role ensures the product development pipeline moves forward seamlessly by managing essential documentation, coordinating approvals, and maintaining data accuracy. The Junior Formulator is responsible for utilizing databases to generate nutritional calculations and supplement facts panels, as well as maintaining product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and supporting basic project management functions.

This is a crucial position for a detail-oriented, organized professional who excels at providing technical and administrative support in a dynamic environment.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Data Management & Documentation Maintain and update the product lifecycle management (PLM) system to ensure data integrity and process flow.
• Create and update specifications for ingredients and components. Conduct nutritional calculations and generate supplement facts panels using databases and technical specifications.
• Perform data entry to support the accuracy and completeness of product information.
• Project & Process Support Assist with basic project management functions, supporting the product development pipeline from concept to commercialization.
• Provide foundational process oversight, ensuring established workflows are followed. Coordinate document approvals and manage qualification workflows to maintain project timelines.
• Execute change control processes, including filing, securing approvals, and conducting impact assessments.
• Technical & Administrative Collaboration Serve as a key contact for the Product Development team, working with cross-functional partners in procurement, project management, and quality assurance to gather information and ensure tasks are completed.
• Assist in collecting and organizing documentation from raw material vendors to support sourcing and qualification.
• Provide technical and administrative support to the Product Development team, addressing formulation issues by compiling information and following up on pending tasks.
• Support management and interpretation of stability data and other analytical testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the product development and innovation pipeline.

Position Qualifications

Competency Statements

• Accountable
  - Takes ownership of responsibilities, acknowledges, and learns from mistakes.
• Communication
  - Communicates effectively and concisely with others using both the spoken and written word.
• Detail Oriented
  - Possesses meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a high level of accuracy and quality in all deliverables.
• Independent
  - Self-motivated and able to manage obligations and deliverables without direct supervision.
• Innovative
  - Consistently looks beyond standard solutions to find new and efficient ways to work.
• Organized
  - Follows a systematic method for performing tasks; adept at managing multiple, concurrent projects from start to finish.
• Problem Solving
  - Finds a solution for or proactively addresses work-related problems.
• Positive
  - Approaches all situations with a positive attitude.
• Research Skills
  - Ability to objectively review scientific literature and technical documents to support product information.

Skills & Abilities Technical Skills

Proficiency with MS Office Suite and advanced Excel skills are required.

Knowledge of dietary supplement regulations (including DSHEA, FD&C Act, 21 CFR 111) is preferred.

Familiarity with various ingredients, their usage, and other relevant characteristics in the nutraceutical industry is a plus.

Basic math skills, including algebra, are required. Other Requirements Bachelor of Science degree in food science, chemistry, biology, or a related field.