Sr. Formulation Scientist

Senior Formulation Scientist 

Glanbia 

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey 

The Opportunity 

This position will be responsible for formulating nutrient premix based on customers’ request. Incumbent will support short term and long term innovation activities for both distribution and premix business.  Participate in ideation, new ingredient and technology evaluation and recommendation, and provide technical guidance internally and externally and follow through with technically sound resolution. Manage and prioritize technical projects and lead technical presentations and discussions with customers. This permanent position will report to the VP, R&D, Premix.

• The Senior Innovation Scientist will be responsible for innovation for both distribution and premix business, including identifying and evaluating new ingredients, and providing an ongoing flow of new technology from internal and external sources to the technical and marketing staff to promote competitive advantages for the business.
• This individual would be able to manage both short term and long term technical and innovation projects and prioritizes with the highest quality service within expected time frames and cost target.
• This individual would be able to provide creative ideas for expanding our value and profits to our customers and differentiating our company from the competition.
• This individual would lead concept development, and coordinate the development and production of finished products for tradeshows and business meetings.
• This individual would provide technical guidance to the technical staff and contribute to the development of business objectives for the department of innovation. 
• This individual would be a technical liaison with sales and our customers with respect to solving product problems and challenges by analyzing problems, suggesting solutions, and following through on successful completion and resolution.
• The Senior Innovation Scientist will be responsible for the introduction of new ingredients and new technology to our key customers through business meetings, presentations at tradeshows, media events etc.
• The Senior Innovation Scientist would be required to develop strong relationship with the appropriate contacts internally and externally to help strengthen and support business.
• This individual would possess a strong sense of leadership to accomplish project/business objectives and be able to manage projects independently or in a team environment.
• This individual would be able to write articles for publication on Glanbia products that would further demonstrate Glanbia Nutritionals its technical expertise to the market. 

The Skills you will bring to the team 

• Minimum of a Bachelors Science degree
• Interest in nutritional ingredients, food, beverage and nutraceuticals
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while remaining productive at all times.
• Must have demonstrably strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), to include speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of personnel with the utmost

Professionalism.

• Self motivated, attention to detail, a passion for creativity and curious nature
• Optimum Presentation skills
• Understanding of regulatory compliance with cGMP, GRAS, and HAACP
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and possess team-based problem solving skills.
• Must be results focused and oriented toward accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
• Ability to handle multiple, rapidly changing and conflicting priorities.
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Business travel required in US and International
• Be able to work in production environment for scale up and trouble shooting.
• Communicate effectively and interface with other departments to ensure smooth business flow.
• Individual with high levels of energy and drive, who is forward-thinking and creative
• Individual with the natural willingness to step up and take on projects/tasks necessary to support the business and without concern to where the responsibility “should” be
• Well organized and self directed individual focused on achieving the organizational strategic goals and initiatives
• A decisive individual who possesses a strategic focus, as well as an operational, implementation and detail oriented perspective
• A good educator who shares knowledge and willingly serves as a mentor, while encouraging others to do the same
• An excellent facilitator who is experienced in resolving conflicts between different parties and actively promotes conflict resolution techniques
• Effectively handles multiple, rapidly changing and conflicting priorities and works well under pressure

• Periodic domestic travel, with some international travel required (~20%)

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply! 

Where and how you will work 

The opportunity will be based in West Haven, CT with hybrid working arrangements available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance. 

What we would like to offer you! 

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K. 

About Glanbia 

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide. 

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.