R&D Formulation Scientist - Soft Gel

Actalent • Clifton, NJ • 5h ago

Job Title: R&D Formulation Scientist - Soft GelJob Description

Join our dynamic team as an R&D Formulation Scientist specializing in Soft Gel products. You will play a pivotal role in supporting product requirements and technical needs by partnering closely with Sales and Customers. This position involves developing innovative formulations for oils, waters, soft gels, two-piece capsules, powders, and granulations.

Responsibilities

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; bilingual skills are not required, but comfort using translation tools is helpful.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related field.

3+ years of R&D formulation experience.

Expertise in Soft Gels.

Required nutraceutical experience with manufacturing knowledge.

Skilled in HPLC, GC, and ICP.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bilingual skills are a plus.

Experience with raw material quality control.

Analytical chemistry expertise.

Knowledge of fish oils.

Work Environment

You will report to the Quality Director until a future R&D Director is hired. Currently, there are only two R&D formulators on the team, but the team will expand following the acquisition. The position involves working Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, 100% on-site. The dress code is business casual.

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 Feb 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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