6100 - FS Plant Office - FMSR - SR. FORMULATOR

TITLE:Sr. Formulator

POSITION OBJECTIVE:Responsible for the evaluation and development of nutraceutical formulas and formulation functions throughout the entire process of manufacturing and production, by product specification, following cGMP's and Standard Operation Processors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
• Requires 5 years of practical experience in nutraceutical or pharmaceutical formulation, R&D or related functions in a nutraceutical or pharmaceutical environment.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science or other closely related disciplines.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical or nutraceutical formulation and R&D processes and techniques, including but not limited to good working knowledge of formulation, sampling and testing techniques and systems, solid dosage equipment and dosage form development, good knowledge of math, computer literacy, good written and oral communication skills, high degree of organizational skills and attention to detail.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compliance with company policies and safety guidelines.
• Report directly to the Product Development and Regulatory Director. Communicate regularly with President and associated Supervisor/Manager, provide detailed up-to-date reports on current and new formulation, materials, specifications, OOS items or issues ,in order to improve current products and develop new products.
• Responsible for the process of evaluating current formulas and assisting with the development of new formulas for current and future products.
• Perform data retrieval, data analysis and reporting via use of Information Management Systems and/or Quality Management Systems, or applicable internal reporting system.
• Assist with the evaluation of new and alternate raw materials to improve current products and develop new products.
• Communicate with manufacturing, production and packaging personnel to identify and correct quality assurance issues throughout the process.
• Continually assess proper equipment set-up and operational issues, communicating same with off shift personnel and supervisor.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with others at all levels of the organization and external contacts.
• Perform all assigned formulation tasks timely and accurately. Evaluate current formulas, help develop new formulas by evaluating new and alternate sources of raw materials, seek cost savings alternatives.
• Provide support to QC, including but not limited to process improvement, consistency and accuracy of processes, cost savings initiatives, troubleshooting, rework processes, development of prototypes, production of trial samples, scientific review and specification of raw materials.
• Maintain all required Standards of Quality throughout the entire process. Follow cGMP's, SOP's, MSDS specifications, Sampling amd Formulation Plans, Safety in the Workplace Best Practices, OOS Best Practices, if and when applicable; adhere to safety policies and procedures at all times. Report any out-of-compliance items to the supervisor immediately.
• Demonstrate a successful track record in the improvement of current products and in the development of new solid dosage nutraceutical products.
• Able to work independently or in a team, to meet deadlines, pass inspections and audits and follow up on all projects assigned.
• Perform operational tasks as needed, requested, directed or instructed by the supervisor/manager.
• Helps in training co-worker's to fill in departmental needs.
• Identifies any deficiencies, constrains and/or problems that could impede the efficient process flow and assist and/or provide ideas and feedback to solve them.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC DEVICES & SOFTWARE:

• Proficient with MS Office Suit (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)

Florida Supplement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.