Formulator

The Formulator is responsible for all aspects of product formulation, product/process development, scale up and commercialization of dietary supplement dosage forms. This role explores and conducts research in relevant technologies for product innovation and product/processes enhancement.

  

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing robust formulations and processes for new immediate release and modified release tablet and capsule dosage forms and powder products.
• Ensure that all internal and external work activities are conducted to appropriate standards, in accordance with Company policies, laws, quality standards, SOPs, etc.
• Conduct scientific experiments to create prototype products.
• Responsible for qualification/verification/validation reports.
• Plan and contribute to project-related scientific/technical activities (e.g., interpret results, critical assessment of data, draw relevant conclusions, and write reports).
• Interaction with raw material manufacturers and other vendors as needed.
• Evaluate raw material for pre-formulation assessment to ensure compliance to regulatory requirements
• Prepare appropriate documentation and test results for accuracy and completeness and compliance with SOPs/GMP requirement.
• Maintains all project-related historical documentation, project schedules, and milestone due dates
• Prepare batch records, process characterization reports, verification reports and investigation reports.
• Additional duties as assigned

  

Requirements:

 

• Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Science or related science with minimum of 1 years of relevant experience.
• Requires 1 year of experience performing pre-formulation assessment and developing formulations using Fette Compacting, Kikusui, Manesty & Stokes, Vanguard compression equipment, Bosch, Vanguard, Zanasi, NPJ encapsulation equipment. 
• Also requires 1 year of experience ensuring compliance with 21 CFR Part 111 Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels within the organization
• Project management skills.
• Creative/Innovative: develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.
• Plan: determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement action plans, and evaluate the process and results.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience with product/process development, processing laboratory techniques and regulatory requirements and a foundation in chemistry, mathematics, pharmaceutics and/or food science.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must comply with GMP requirements; specific functions and documents will be discussed in GMP and on the job training

 

 

Role’s Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours
• Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment

 

 

We proudly offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance and more!

We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Summer Picnic, Festive Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!

Founded in 2011, Piping Rock Health Products has gone on to win Long Island’s Top Workplaces Award 6 years in a row & securing the spot as Top Supplement Manufacturing Company 2024 by Food Business Review! Supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.

We are a drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.

 

Piping Rock Health Products, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.