Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: R&D Formulation Scientist - Soft Gel expert OR Powders/Capsules expert
Job Description
Join a dynamic team where you will closely partner with Sales and Customers to support product requirements and technical needs. You will be responsible for developing formulations for oils, waters, soft gels, two-piece capsules, powders, and granulations. Collaboration with Sourcing and Purchasing teams is key to ensuring material availability and cost efficiency. You will troubleshoot technical formulation issues and provide expert problem-solving support, assist with analytical testing, and perform hands-on work in the Product Development laboratory utilizing analytical instrumentation including GC, HPLC, and ICP-MS.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Sales and Customers to support product requirements and technical needs.
- Develop formulations for oils, waters, soft gels, two-piece capsules, powders, and granulations.
- Collaborate with Sourcing and Purchasing teams to ensure material availability and cost efficiency.
- Troubleshoot technical formulation issues and provide expert problem-solving support.
- Assist with analytical testing and quality assessments.
- Perform hands-on work in the Product Development laboratory.
- Utilize analytical instrumentation including GC, HPLC, and ICP-MS.
- Evaluate laboratory capabilities and identify opportunities for future R&D expansion.
- Work effectively with a predominantly Spanish-speaking laboratory team.
Essential Skills
- 3+ years of R&D formulation experience.
- Experience in the nutraceutical industry with manufacturing knowledge.
- Expertise in Soft Gels or Powders and Capsules
- Skilled in HPLC, GC, and ICP.
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
- Experience with raw material quality control.
- Knowledge of analytical chemistry and fish oils.
Work Environment
The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and the position is 100% on-site. The dress code is business casual. You will be part of a company that is expanding its R&D capabilities through an acquisition, providing opportunities for leadership and growth in the R&D team.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Clifton, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr.
401K, holidays and vacation hours along with sick time. Will be able to have a team under them in the future for the new R&D department!
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Clifton,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.