Job Description

At Pharmachem Innovations we differentiate ourselves by having a broad range of specialized ingredients and capabilities, enabling us to find the best solution for our customers. These capabilities include branded ingredients and delivery systems, tailored solutions and custom formulations, and toll manufacturing. We are known in the industry for being the "go to" company for innovative nutraceutical solutions. Our ingredients and formulas are sold around the world and have helped hundreds of customers grow their businesses.

We are seeking an exceptional Formulation Scientist, which is a very visible significant role within the Company in the R&D Function. This is a full-time onsite position and will report to the Head of R&D.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with Pharmachem R&D head to develop new and novel nutraceutical products with great emphasis on technical process including, but not limited to, fluid bed granulation, high shear granulation, roller compaction and latest powered processing techniques. Operational understanding and hands on experience of wet a dry granulations processes and equipment's, direct to hoper (DTH) powders, tableting, coating, encapsulation, gummy making, fermentation technologies, stick packs etc. Optimize existing products and process by solving technical and formulation complexities with higher efficiency and speed. Work with plant operations to improve and scale-up new products. Working as a dietary supplements' expert with hands-on experience with tablet, capsule, gummy and powder products; personally, getting involved in lab work and plant trials to support new product development and improving existing formulations using latest technologies. Develop and maintain extensive database including new and existing product development and technical records including formulations, lab batch records, test results, raw materials files and equipment logbooks. Help create product specs and other relevant documents which supports developmental footprint. Responsible for all relevant analytical testing completions by coordinating with the Quality dept and helping interpret analytical testing results, and able to address formulation issues as needed. Analyze production and quality data to determine the root cause of chronic operating problems and implement solutions. Functioning as a technical solver incorporation with cross-functional team environment such as sales, marketing, quality, operation, regulatory and procurement dept for multiple projects with effective communication skills. Comply with company SOP, procedural guidelines, laboratory procedures, and safety programs always.

QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. or M.S in Pharmaceutical sciences, Nutrition, Chemical Engineering, or similar with history of successful new product launches. 2+ years prior experience in dietary supplements with M.S. degree or 3+ years prior experience in powder processing technology with B.S. degree. Proficient computer skills including nutritional database, spreadsheets, work and analysis of data formulas, supplement facts, and specifications. Good interpersonal and presentation skills to share development work within the organization and with customers. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work in a physically challenging environment: lift 10 pounds and move up to 25 pounds when working with bulk ingredients, operate pilot scale equipment. Ability to travel occasionally (about 3%) for customer or plant trials. Be authorized to work in the United States - Permanent US Work Authorization (US Citizenship or a valid Green Card only)

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Knowledge of dietary supplement, functional food and nutritional ingredient functionality, a must with proven success in formulation, scaling a commercializing solid oral dose product. Proven self-starter with urgency for delivering results. Team player with excellent communication skills. Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing is preferred.
Pharmachem Innovations offers a competitive salary that include bonus potential. Excellent benefits, including medical plan choices, vision, and dental insurance with coverage for both employees and dependent family members. Medical and dependent care flexible spending benefits, health savings accounts, company paid for long-term disability and life/ADD insurance plans. We offer paid time off including vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick days. Our retirement plans include a 401(k) plan (with company match).

Pharmachem Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:

Ogden, UT 84404 (Required)
Work Location: In person