Principal Scientist

Job Title : Senior Formulation Scientist (Principal Scientist)

Job Description

The Formulation Scientist will be responsible for researching, generating, and directing new product formulations from conceptualization through development and manufacture. The role involves collaboration with sales, operations, and quality assurance teams to generate innovative formulations, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure proper documentation for new product development. The position also requires the development of recipes and prototypes to drive new concepts forward.

Responsibilities

• Research, generate, and direct new product formulations from concept through to manufacture.
• Collaborate with sales to create new formulations for customers and assist in new product development.
• Work with operations teams to troubleshoot technical, formulation, and processing issues.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance department to develop documentation for new projects.
• Utilize knowledge of production equipment like tablet presses and capsule filling machines to solve product performance issues.
• Troubleshoot and solve issues with tablet and capsule manufacturing processes.
• Initiate Label Copy for supplement facts and regulatory requirements.
• Drive and manage all aspects of product development, integrating consumer insights.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to develop product quote processes.
• Source and identify new concepts, ingredients, and product forms.
• Maintain competitive knowledge regarding new technologies, ingredients, and product forms.
• Prepare materials and present new launches at sales meetings.
• Participate in product and package configuration activities.
• Ensure adherence to company SOPs and quality control protocols.
• Effectively communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Participate in public relations, media interviews, trade shows, and similar events with prior management approval.
• Prioritize and manage multiple customer products.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfield, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $85.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fairfield,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2025.