Principal Formulation Scientist Job at Mastech Digital, Lancaster, SC

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  • Mastech Digital
  • Lancaster, SC

Job Description

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area, Immediate start, Relocation,

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