Job Title: Formulation Scientist

Job Description

Seeking a skilled Formulation Scientist capable of supporting and leading moderately complex formula development, reformulation, and process improvement across a variety of forms including powders, tablets, capsules, soft chews, pellets, and liquids. The ideal candidate will cooperate with Product Development staff in the preparation and execution of pilot batches and product scale-up batches, gathering data to support in-process parameters and finished product specifications. Responsibilities also include performing bench trials, physical evaluations, and data collection for alternate materials approval process, directing product development technicians, and providing training to manufacturing associates on new processes and improvements. You will also assist in developing formulations for new active raw materials, work with new equipment to improve manufacturing processes, prepare and approve Master Batch Records and Change Control Requests, follow cGMP processes, compile stability data summaries, provide technical support to Manufacturing and Operations teams, and monitor initial production batches for new and reformulated products. Regular attendance and effective communication within team environments are essential.

Hard Skills

• Tech/FDA experience
• Pilot Batch Scale Up
• R&D Scale Up

Soft Skills

• Effective communication
• Team collaboration
• Continual learning

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Lancaster, South Carolina.

Work Environment

Working across departments, particularly R&D, and assisting with scale-up in production.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.