Formulator - Product Development

Product Development Formulator

Icelandirect is a contract manufacturer and private label supplement company that makes high-quality premium fish oils supplements, vitamins nutritional, and fish oil emulsions in a variety of TG and EE concentrations.

We are a top omega product supplier in the United States. Our products are GMP-compliant and can be produced as emulsions supplements, powders, softgels, liquid-packaged, or capsules.

We deliver bulk materials orders and custom formulations. Many of our manufactured products are listed on Amazon and other high profile distribution channels.

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, softgels, 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.
• Prioritize and manage multiple Projects to achieve project deadlines.
• Work under minimal supervision, run and monitor bench top, pilot, and manufacturing scale-up and verification batches.
• Responsible for the maintenance and sanitation of laboratory equipment.
• Manage PD project and lab activities by accurately collecting, recording, maintaining, and reporting scientific data.
• Perform Administrative tasks as needed.
• Responsible for adhering to company's rules and regulations and active SOPs and cGMPs. Responsible for maintaining of Lab raw material and consumables inventory for day-to-day project activity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.
• Working knowledge of nutritional products preferred.