Formulation Scientist

4 months ago


Coquitlam, Canada Natural Factors Full time

As a leading manufacturer of nutritional supplements and other health-building products, we are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers - through research, development and delivery of effective nutritional products. It is our mission to contribute to the lives of our customers, employees, suppliers and the communities we serve, in a cooperative and sustainable manner.

**In this role, you will**:

- Develop new products in accordance to current trends along with North American and International regulation
- Improve existing products by reviewing formulas, updating Bill of Materials (BOM) and conducting benchtop/pilot trials in a cost-effective and efficient manner
- Document all pertinent technical information, laboratory trials and observations in project workbooks to provide historical support for future pilot scale-ups
- Oversee the manufacture of pilot batch and the first 3 productions batches of a new product if necessary
- Conduct experimental trials to support product troubleshooting or reprocessing across multiple manufacturing facilities.
- Prepare costing of potential/new projects as requested by New Business Development and Marketing Departments
- Communicate, support and interact with personnel from various departments on project-related issues

**You have**:

- Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Nutrition, or Pharmacy or equivalent experience.
- Preferably 2 - 3 years progressive experience in Formulation and/or production environment in a pharmaceutical or nutraceutical industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and expertise in the use of pilot and production equipment
- Strong oral and written communication skills - technical report writing skills required.
- Knowledge of GMP Guidelines and NHP Regulations

**You get**:

- A competitive wage and the opportunity to grow
- Great benefits, including RRSP contributions, healthcare, health and personal spending accounts, wellness days, employee appreciation events and $200 per year to spend on company products in addition to employee discount pricing
- The opportunity to work with great people, the ability to influence and lead change within a company dedicated to continuous improvement
- Optional access to your pay as soon as you earn it (at no additional cost or fees)

All Internal applicants will be given priority for consideration for the first five business days that this position is posted. After that five days, Internal applicants will be considered along with all other applicants; however, are guaranteed at minimum a call from the Talent Acquisition team.