Senior Innovations Scientist
On-siteMooresville, North Carolina, United States
EXPIREDMooresville, North Carolina, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Seek new ingredients and technologies to develop unique confectionary-based vitamin, mineral, and supplement products. Translate consumer needs into finished formulations by executing Design of Experiments, analyzing physical and sensory attributes, and preparing comprehensive data packages. Engage with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external partners to resolve development issues and identify market opportunities. Maintain laboratory operations, manage equipment and supplies, and mentor junior scientists on best practices. Travel for trade shows and conferences as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Technology, Engineering or related field
- 9 years' experience in the Food, OTC or dietary supplement industry
- at least 6 years' in R&D
- Experience applying statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, machine learning, data mining, and related techniques to drive solutions
- Ability to design experiments, collect/interpret complex data, draw valid conclusions, and drive action plans
- Ability to leverage scientific trends, engage with suppliers, capture insights to identify future and maximize current business opportunities
- Working knowledge of cGMP and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and project management processes and procedures
- Thorough knowledge of confectionary manufacturing and ingredients
- Displays original thinking and creativity
- Meets challenges with resourcefulness
- Generates suggestions for improving work
- Develops innovative approaches and ideas
- Displays a customer centric approach engaging with internal and external customers in collaboration to understand business needs and drive projects forward
- Ability to prioritize tasks, utilize time efficiently, and multi-task in an ever changing, fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization
- be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong business acumen
- Ability to leverage scientific trends to identify future business opportunities
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and database, project management, and ERP software
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal staff and management
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Travel as needed to attend trade shows, conferences, training, product transfer, and other offsite meetings and events
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in food science, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related field
- Experience in formulation or product development of OTC or Dietary Supplement or food products
- Experience developing and commercializing oral drug products under US monograph or NDA regulations
- Experience with regulatory bodies including FDA and NSF
- Proven formulation and product scale-up experience in a cGMP environment
- Statistical software experience (e.g., Minitab, Statgraphics, etc.) with the ability to interpret data and drive action
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