Product Developer

CATALYST NUTRACEUTICALS is engaged in manufacturing dietary supplements of only the highest quality, setting industry standards every step of the way. We feel a responsibility for every product we make. Our company has grown by building-and maintaining-solid relationships. We work as a team with our employees, our customers, and the industry as a whole. We draw heavily on the expertise of all our trusted ingredient suppliers, vendors, printers, testing labs and others to ensure we stay at the forefront of industry trends-delivering the best in pricing and quality. It's not just good sense, it's good business.

The Product developers in all aspects of new and improved dietary supplement solid dose and powder formulations and product design requirements under the direction of a Product Development Manager, with the primary function to initiate all new product and product revision projects, and ensuring all products are designed, manufactured, and labeled in accordance with cGMP standards while meeting customer product requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop preliminary bench samples with specifications based on Customer request for Quotes and/or information provided from Sales and Customer Service team

Ability to generate detailed preliminary product specifications and/or formulation/quote decks that reflect any differences or changes between customer requests and preliminary information

Ability to generate and execute any product change orders and/or deviations that may be required to support manufacturing with the approvals of customers, if required

Provide cost conscious and proactive recommendations, and test out recommendations, as needed to improve new or existing product formulas for improving manufacturing performance while meeting customer specifications

Works closely with Quality to ensure product formulations match up with labeling requirements to ensure overall product compliance with specifications and cGMP requirements

Works with a variety of solid dose forms including capsules, powders, flavors with minimal supervision

May interact with customers in person and in writing

Manages personal project schedule and prepares regular progress reports of assigned tasks

Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications

4-year college/university degree in Chemistry, Food Science or other relevant subject

1-3 years' related work experience or 3-4 years solid dose development experience preferred.

Able to use scientific method.

Able to function in a laboratory and production setting.

Ability to comprehend laws, regulations, standards, documents and other internal and external communications.

Able to complete accurate and precise work in a timely manner.

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Able to work without direction in "Office" programs especially document creation, spreadsheets and email.

Ability to use company ERP and other related software programs with efficiency

Familiar with and have experience calculating Nutritional values of formulas

Familiar with product labeling regulations and guidelines

Occasionally, and all personnel protective equipment is required.

Occasionally subjected to high noise levels where hearing protection is required or atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, powders, dust and other particles.

Occasionally lift to 50lbs