R&D Formulation Associate - Gummies (Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements)
Reckitt Benckiser
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The R&D Formulations scientist VMS is responsible for the development of new gummy and confectionary product, processes, and systems in support of Reckitt's dietary supplement / health food business objectives.
- Applies principles of consumer healthcare product development to formulate dietary supplements with delightful sensorial characteristics. Within given timelines, executes all aspects of formulation from bench top to pilot-scale to define manufacturing-scale processes. Provides technical support for these activities.
- Responsible for translating product specifications into holistic, multi-sensorial and effective products that are able to be manufactured meeting target costs.
- Products and projects will focus on both internal and external development of Gummy and confectionary, as well as technical support for on market product.
- Independently design and execute experimental work to test hypotheses at bench top, pilot plant and plant level and obtain valid results consistent with project objectives. Analyze data to provide a relevant interpretation, draw valid conclusions
- Partner with project manager and project representatives from Regulatory, Medical/Clinical, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Technical, and Supply to deliver product development milestones against timeline, budgets and defined quality attributes.
- Input on product development plan, timeline, budget, and resource requirements. Develop target product profile and critical quality attributes and make appropriate recommendations for active projects.
- Author technical protocols, reports and dossiers for regulatory submissions
- Understand the benefit and functionality of raw ingredients as they pertain to finished products & understand ingredient interactions and their implication on product stability.
- Deliver projects with third party manufacturers with leadership and collaboration ensuring key Reckitt development process is followed.
- Strong understanding of product formulation and the product development process from concept ideation to launch with a track record of successful delivery of products intended to be experienced during consumption (candies, snacks, chews, gummies) using a variety of technologies.
- Results oriented, entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with solid organizational skills capable of delivering independently on objectives yet possessing strong collaboration skills.
- Education in scientific major. Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years (or Master's Degree with 3+ years) relevant experience in appropriate discipline and/or measurable business and technical accomplishments.
- Minimum 4 years of successful experience interacting effectively with key functional and business partners (Project Management, Regulatory, Medical/Clinical, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Product Supply, and Management) to solve problems, negotiate use of limited resources and resolve conflicts.
- Desired: 3 years of successfully leading technical X-functional teams