Principal Formulation Scientist at Mastech Digital

Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Principal Formulation Scientist for our client in the Manufacturing - Nutritional and Pharmaceutical domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Permanent position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.

Duration: Full-time

Location: Lancaster, South Carolina

Salary: $110,000-$150,000/Annually with bonus

Role: Principal Formulation Scientist

Primary Skills: Engineering

Role Description: As a Principal Formulation Scientist, you must have at least 10+ years of experience. In this role, you will design and execute formulation experimental designs for developing scientifically sound formulations and processes for both new and existing products.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Develop formulations for veterinary and consumer nutritional and pharmaceutical solid dose products, soft chews, powders and liquids

- Assist in sourcing excipients or active ingredients to be used in the formulations

- Work as part of product development team and develop product formulas based on team objectives and to assist in sourcing excipients or active ingredients to be used in the formulations

- Produce product prototypes and trial batches in compliance with established procedures

- Work with operations to translate formula and pilot production into full-scale production

- Work with operations to improve/optimize existing product formulas as needed

- Design and initiate studies to support prototype development, investigations, product evaluations

- Working knowledge analytical methods and tests, including microbiological

- Analyzes new ingredients for compatibility in new formulations

- Become familiar with semi moist product formulation and manufacturing

- Provide input into early-stage product concepts

- Evaluate potential ingredients and formulas for manufacturability

- Produce and maintain accurate records of all product development activities (pilot non-commercial batch production), including formulas and pilot batch records

- Maintain awareness of new developments in ingredients, dosage forms, and other related topics and share with the team when relevant

- Work with operations to evaluate equipment requirements for pilot-scale production

- Develops and leads staff by providing technical direction and constructive feedback while creating a learning and mentoring environment

- Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives

- Regular attendance is required.

- Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.

Minimum Requirements:

- Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in solid dosage formulation, food, scale up and manufacturing trouble shooting of dietary supplements and/or pharmaceutical products (animal health a plus).

- 3 years' experience of pet product formulation/flavor systems

Education and Experience: 

- Minimum BS/BA in chemistry, pharmacy, food science, life sciences, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. Master's degree preferred in relevant field

- Preferred Doctoral degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry, Nutrition, PharmD or other related life sciences

Supervisory Responsibilities: Formulation Technician

- Over 10 years of experience in Pharma/Food & Beverage/ Healthcare domains.

- Years of experience as a Formulation Scientist/Principal Scientist.

- Worked with veterinary or pet product formulations, flavor formulations.

- Worked on pilot-scale/pilot-batch production.

Education: BS/BA in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Food Science, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. Master's degree preferred in relevant field

Experience: Minimum 10+ years of experience

Relocation: This position will cover relocation expenses

Travel: No

Local Preferred: Yes

Note: Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)

Recruiter Name: Aniket Verma

Recruiter Phone: 412.490.4699

Mastech Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.