Kelly Science and Clinical is searching for a **Formulations Scientist** with experience in nutrition and food product development for a direct hire role with our partner - a family owned company that has been in business since 1926. **Title** : Formulations Scientist **Location** : West Chicago, IL (>1hr from Chicago) **Salary** : $75-80,000 + Benefits **Shift** : 8:30am-5:00pm | Mon-Fri **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Formulating and executing product development from bench to production scale for new products and/or product improvements across various product lines/programs, while adhering to project timeline and cost parameters. + Perform new product development that require knowledge and experience in both processing technologies and product formulation. + Optimize existing formulas to achieve cost savings. + Create and maintain formulations, specifications, processes, and testing procedures. + Coordinate bench samples for prototyping and Sales/Marketing presentations. + Collaborate with Operations, Quality Control, Supply Chain, Packaging and Business Development to conduct trials, complete projects and meet production timing. + Work with contract customers as needed. + Adhere to all GMP and SQF procedures. + Work with vendors to identify ingredient improvements, innovative ingredient applications and process improvements. **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** + Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in product development formulating nutritional and food products. + Ability to work with others in a high-paced environment. + Organizational skills to manage multiple projects, timelines and communication to appropriate team members. + Sensory evaluation skills, be able to set up, conduct and analyze results. + General knowledge of manufacturing procedures, capabilities, and departments i.e. powder blending and filling, liquid processing and filling, etc. + Bachelor s degree in food science, chemistry or biology required, Masters in Food Science a plus. Dietary supplement formulation experience a plus. Experience with Genesis Nutrition Software a plus. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES** + Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal. + Must have strong analytical skills. + Passion for the creation of new and exciting products Self-starter that is naturally curious and enjoys working in a fast-paced innovation centric environment + Project management, attention to detail and organizational skills **BENEFITS** + Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance + 401 K ROTH Plan with Company Match + Life Insurance Supplemental Insurance + Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays + Employee Assistance Program with a comprehensive of emotional, financial, physical, and social well-being programs. + Continuous learning opportunities through various platforms and resources As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. 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At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.