Formulations Specialist - Forsyth, MO

Formulations Specialist - Forsyth, MO
This is a full-time, exempt position. 
SUMMARY: 
Responsible for evaluating raw materials and packaging components, developing, prototyping, and quoting new formulations/packages as well as modifying existing formulations/packages to meet customer needs and/or improve manufacturing efficiencies.  Responsible for Sales/Customer/Internal support regarding raw materials, formulas, prototypes, & packaging finished goods.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attendance is key to performing the job. 

1. Collaborates with other technical staff and Sales/Customers and Marketing/Creative Development & Design leadership in the development of innovative products.
2. Assists with the acquisition, maintenance, testing, comparison, and utilization of information on current and potential raw materials.
3. Formulates powder, capsule, tablet, and other dietary supplement dosage forms which can include the use of active raw materials such as: enzymes, probiotics/prebiotics/postbiotics, vitamins, minerals, botanical, or other isolated active ingredient.    
4. Assists and/or develop prototype samples for internal testing or customer requests, including but not limited to physical tests on said prototypes.
5. Plan, coordinate, request, and conduct testing research as needed on raw materials and finished dosage forms.
6. Assists in scientific, medical, and biochemical literature research to support product development efforts.
7. Assists in technical research utilizing institutional libraries as well as online services to collect, analyze and evaluate published literature.
8. Technical support (internal and external) related to raw materials, product formulations, & other job duties.
9. Participates in the development of specifications for raw materials and finished products in cooperation with Technical Services, Quality Control, Laboratory, and Manufacturing staff.
10. Maintains information in a variety of databases including, but not limited to those containing information related to raw materials and formulation information.
11. Expertly and proficiently execute advanced analytical techniques involving state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation.
12. Assists in writing technical reports, protocols, scientific presentations, and scientific communications / articles for publication.
13. Write and initiate stability protocols as negotiated with customer/Sales, and coordinate with various groups as required for protocol completion.
14. Participates in the research and development of new blends, processes and/or finished products that may require working with powders, capsules, tablets, R&D equipment, or manufacturing equipment in production facility.
15. Prepares product rationales and provides other technical product support utilizing company information files and individual research.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

OFFICE ATTIRE:
Basic office attire is business casual in the office setting.  When in the lab, development, or production areas, dress code requires pants, closed-toe shoes, and appropriate PPE (provided) based on the lab function are required.  Business professional attire may be required during times of on-site special visitor/leadership meetings.
EQUIPMENT USED:

• Basic office equipment such as computer terminal and printer, calculator, copy machine, fax machine, telephone.
• Proficiency with office productivity software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and databases is preferred.
• Familiarity with basic analytical laboratory equipment preferred. Production or R&D style equipment: various blending, encapsulation, tableting, coating, packaging, warehousing and R&D testing equipment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) with a major in biology, botany, chemistry, nutrition, food science, or related mathematical or similar technical field, or the equivalent of education and experience. 
• One or more years of experience in formulation and/or product development.
• Experience in the supplement industry is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific/technical journals, professional journals, marketing reports, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write technical reports, business correspondence and procedural documents.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from company personnel, technical professionals, and customers.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as algebra, probability, and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: 

• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to handle a variety of input furnished in written, oral, mathematical, or diagram form with abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Must be a self-starter with good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to work well with others, including fellow employees and customers.
• Must be able to work independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; walk; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; stoop; talk or hear and taste or smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• The noise level in the work environment is similar to that for other office/clerical positions.
• Other duties may be assigned by management.

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ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check. 

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