Formulator

Established in 1968, Protein Research offers over 100 years of executive industry experience to support your product development, distribution and marketing. Our 83,000 square-foot headquarters is located in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, in Livermore, California.

Our product development, production and quality control work is performed under GMP standards. Third-party audits include certifications from AIB with a Superior rating, CCOF organic, and KOA kosher. As a manufacturer of nutritional products for global markets, Protein Research also holds EU and Canadian-approved manufacturing site licenses.

Position Overview:

Develops formulations and processes for products; provides the formulation and pre-formulation support for all new product development projects

Responsibilities:

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons

• Works with customers to develop and formulate existing and/or new products.
• Is constantly working with the sales and marketing department to assist new customers in developing specific products and formulas.
• Proposes and evaluates formulation strategies for both research and development compounds.
• Records, compiles, and analyzes research data relevant to product development and evaluation procedures.
• Identifies and prepares research quality dosage formulations for oral administration.
• Conducts physicochemical characterization of new compounds including solubility and stability.
• Inputs customers new and/or revised products into a formula form and prepares it for quotation process.
• Reviews all product specifications and is responsible for final product formulations and bottling specifications.
• Prepares regulatory documents as appropriate. Keeps and updates all records in regards to formulas and formula costs.
• Evaluates data received from contract research organizations.
• Works with purchasing to locate and approve new raw materials and suppliers.
• Helps trouble shoot manufacturing problems related to formulation and out of spec tablets and capsules. Maintains and develops scientific awareness and identifies actual and potential opportunities for the company.
• Develops professional skills to enhance job expertise and awareness of company policies for GMP, SOP, and safety regulations.
• Creates and maintains quality in an ever-changing and developing environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in related field or equivalent required; master's degree preferred.
• 4 to 6 years related experience or equivalent. Experience in nutritional industry preferred.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, computer and equipment validation, GMPs, and product/process validation.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Above Average Math Skills: required for weight conversions, percent activities, heavy metals calculations, label reviews, understanding a COA/spec sheet/, molecular weights, etc. etc.
• Proficient on Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Filemaker: A person comfortable re-saving/renaming/moving/transferring files and that understands how cells/formulas are linked on a sheet and can review and fix a spreadsheet independently. Computer savvy in general and will be able to handle not only EXCEL, but who is quick to understand an internal MRP (material resource planning system, ours is a DBA system as well