Senior Formulation Scientist
Title: Senior Formulation Scientist
Location: Greenwood, SC
Industry: Nutraceuticals/Dietary Supplements
Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm, on-site 100%
Salary: Competitive industry compensation and depends on experience
Employment Type: Direct hire with medical, dental, vision, 401k (relocation assistance for the right candidate), plus bonus eligibility
In this role, you will lead the development and optimization of nutraceutical and dietary supplement formulations, focusing on powders, liquids, and consumer-friendly dosage forms. You will provide technical leadership across formulation design, scale-up, commercialization, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality and compliant product delivery.
Responsibilities:- Lead formulation trials and develop powders, liquids, and consumer-friendly dosage forms.
- Optimize blends, taste masking, flow properties, and product stability as a subject matter expert.
- Support scale-up, technology transfer, and manufacturability assessments.
- Interpret data, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure database integrity.
- Review Master Batch Records and provide technical oversight for costing and feasibility.
- Mentor and train team members while supporting lab operations and equipment readiness.
- Champion safety, GMP compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What we are looking for- Bachelor s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Master s degree preferred
- 7+ years experience of formulation experience in nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, vitamins.
- Experience working within a CDMO or CMO highly desired.
- Experience with powders or consumer-friendly dosage forms such as gummies, chewables, or effervescents.
- Strong understanding of GMPs, regulatory expectations, and ingredient compliance.
- Proven ability to lead projects and collaborate across teams.
- Skilled in data analysis, technical documentation, and problem-solving.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced development environment.
ADA/EOE
IND123