Scientific Associate

Title : Associate Scientist

Location : Pleasanton, CA

Compensation : 70 to 75k, Bonus & Beenfits

Type : Direct Hire

Position Summary :

Provide support of product formulation, process development, manufacturing, and commercialization of new domestic and international supplement products. These products include coated tablets, softgel capsules, hard-shell capsules, gummies, and liquid emulsions.

The position is also responsible for assessment of relevant product regulations and creating compliant product formulas to be introduced in international markets, especially those in Asia Pacific countries.

The position also requires the ongoing maintenance and improvement of existing product lines to achieve cost savings and address raw material supply challenges.

Functions :

• Lead or assist in the development and preparation of prototypes for solid dose supplements (tablets, capsules, and gummies) and nutritional food products.
• Design, coordinate and monitor technology transfer and production trial activities at contract manufacturing sites.
• Work with contract manufacturers to provide technical support to maintain and improve manufacturing processes of existing products.
• Evaluate the technical feasibility of new or alternate ingredients and product concepts proposed in cooperation with Marketing, Health Sciences and Purchasing teams.
• Write new or update existing Raw Material specifications to incorporate alternate raw material sources.
• Create new or update existing Product Specifications (containing release criteria) and Master Formulas, which are controlled GMP documents.
• Interface with the Sourcing and Inventory Planning groups to identify and qualify alternate raw materials to address product supply issues and cost savings opportunities.
• Collaborate with the QA and QC groups to update Supplement Facts and Nutrition Facts information on product labels so that final versions are compliant to current FDA labeling guidelines.
• Work with International Regulatory affairs to identify viable solutions to technical issues (related to raw materials, testing parameters, and manufacturing processes) relevant to specific markets.

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Benefits :

EEOC : We are committed to equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.