Fantastic opportunity within a growing dietary supplement company! Responsibilities: + Works with guidance from the Product Development (PD)/Quality Control (QC) Director to develop formulations for a variety of dosage and delivery forms (oil and water-based liquids, soft gels, 2-piece capsules, powders, and granulations) that support Sales and Marketing needs. + Work within PD and Operations teams to troubleshoot technical, formulation, and processing issues during product development and Commercialization. + Work with Purchasing team and PD/QC Director to generate new formulations, Sourcing New/Existing raw material for Cost analysis and feasibility of formulation. + Maintain accurate project information, formulations, and specifications. Collaborate with the Quality Assurance department in development of proper documentation for new formula and product development projects. + Assist with performance of QC analytical testing. + Hands on proficiency with GC, HPLC, and ICP-MS. + Assist in providing annual and OJT training of lab personnel. + Monitor and escalate, if necessary, lab staffing, supplies and equipment needs. + Work collaboratively with cross functional teams including personnel in Sales, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Operations on new product development and to resolve ingredient and product technical issues. Minimum Requirements: + BS in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition/Dietetics, or related field required. + 2-4 years PD related experience in the dietary supplement or pharmaceutical industry. + Experience in product and formula development & familiarity with natural product chemistry. + Must have possess strong knowledge of ingredient and formulations costing methods. + Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. + Documented ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams. + Strong documentation, organization, troubleshooting and time management skills. + Familiarity with good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and regulations for dietary supplements (DSHEA) preferred. Work Environment: + Work hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The R&D department is currently being built, with one manager in the department. + The quality team consists of about 20 people. + The company offers a familial culture, flexible time off, an expansive benefits package, free life insurance, and will establish a 401K match in 2025. + The business revolves around health and fitness products focused on supporting healthy lifestyles, providing a flexible environment for employees. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.