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Description

The Research and Development Senior Formulation Scientist plays a critical role in the selection of ingredients, development and optimization of formulations for dietary supplements and food products. This position involves the proper assessment of active and non-active ingredients, experimental designs, scientific judgement and utilization of scientific principles in ingredient, selection and creation of high-quality, stable, and efficacious product formulations that meet product profile.

Responsibilities

Selection of appropriate ingredients, development of paper formulations and reformulations that meet product profiles and development objectives.

Perform benchtop experiments for development of nutraceutical products (capsules, tablets, powders, stick packs), with consideration to client requirements, manufacturing feasibility, ingredient compatibility, stability, solubility, and bioavailability.

Evaluate and select appropriate excipients and recommend alternate active ingredients for use in formulations based on scientific understanding and regulatory requirements.

Reformulate products to enhance appearance, taste, texture, solubility, stability, efficacy, and manufacturability with speed, accuracy and robustness.

Ensure that formulated products meet quality standards, regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices. Collaborate with regulatory and quality teams to address and resolve any compliance-related issues.

Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure successful scale-up of formulations from laboratory to production scale. Provide technical support during manufacturing to troubleshoot any formulation-related challenges.

Conduct alternate supplier qualification of existing raw materials. Design experiments to evaluate stability and suitability of alternate material in new and existing finished products. Conduct sensory analysis for raw materials where needed to ensure suitability of flavors and other ingredients in powder products.

Maintain accurate and detailed records of formulation development activities, experiments, and results. Generate technical reports, protocols, and documentation as needed.

Work closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Project Management, Product Development, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Technical Operations to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.

Stay updated with the latest developments in formulation science and technological advancements in the dietary supplement industry. Incorporate innovative approaches and ingredients into formulation strategies.

Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Identify opportunities for increased efficiency.

Additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May need to supervise the activity of junior staff in the department

Skills

Formulation, nutraceutical, GLP, Chemistry, supplement formulation, nutrition formulation, dietary supplement, powder, capsule, stability testing, vitamin, FDA, allergen

Top Skills Details

Formulation,nutraceutical,GLP

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Education/Knowledge

A bachelors in a relevant scientific field (e.g., pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biology) with experience of 3+ years in nutraceutical, food, pharmaceutical or similar industries.

Advanced degrees (MS or PhD) preferred

Experience:

Strong experience in nutraceutical/pharmaceutical formulation/process development (capsules, powders, tablets, DTM powders, effervescent tablets, and powders) and related laboratory techniques.

Demonstrated success in formulating, scaling up and commercializing complex formulations.

Knowledge of FDA regulations around dietary supplements, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and DSHEA guidelines.

Proven experience in conducting scientific research, designing experiments, analyzing data using statistical tools and providing detailed reports.

Proficiency in using laboratory equipment relevant to product development.

Root cause analysis and troubleshooting formulation issues.

Product lifecycle management software experience preferred.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working within cross-functional team environment especially with manufacturing, operations, sales, and quality.

Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Valencia, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $61.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Valencia,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

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.

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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.