Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Description:

Position summary

The Formulation Scientist will lead and organize focus to the R&D and commercial aspects of formulation

development and improvement. Our formulations are a critical component to the value proposition this client

presents to its customers. The formulation scientist plans, oversees, manages, and helps plan strategy for this clients

R&D and commercial formulation efforts.

Essential functions

• Creates and implements formulation strategies, as well as hands-on formulating of products

• Aligns the company’s technology resources with the organization’s short- and long-term goals

• Serves on the R&D leadership team to align formulation and technology goals to overall departmental and

organizational objectives

• Reports on company’s quality assurance and quality control programs, objectives, and progress

• Identifies what formulation and related technologies can be used to improve the company’s products and

services, as well as define new products and services

Oversight functions of formulation scientist

• Evaluate, improve, and suggest changes to existing formulations for improvements (quality, COGs,

downstream value, etc.)

• Assess and help define appropriate formulation/product quality control evaluations and targets

• Lead quality assurance development and refinement for organization (all products)

• Technical writing and presentations (formulations and related fields)

• Clearinghouse for formulation-related products, projects, and business expansion

• Learn historical physical, chemical, and product formulation/manufacturing knowledge from Research

Fellow

Supervisory responsibilities

• Oversees formulation development of the organization

• Conducts formulation performance evaluations that are timely and constructive

• Reviews and recommends changes to organization’s quality control and quality assurance programs

Skills:

Formulation, granulation

Top Skills Details:

Formulation, granulation

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Must have- GRANULATION experience- doesn't matter industry

Will be working with and around operators in the lab- will start out working in a trailer setting- will transition to the lab once complete- separate from the quality lab

MASTER'S DEGREE preferred OR PhD - will be difficult to find someone at Bachelor's level

Must be able to explain to the internal team changes to the method etc- communication skills can be learned- working directly with Keith and Aaron (two sr Chemists- PhD level)

Required skills/abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Able to apply knowledge and experience to provide robust R&D and commercial solutions

• Self-confident and self-motivated person able to prioritize and focus on the completion of key targets, and

comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented, results-driven organization

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

• Ability to travel to US and Canadian offices, and manufacturing sites

Education/experience

• Bachelor’s degree in formulation science or related field (chemical engineering, materials science, etc.)

• Master’s degree preferred

• 2-3 years experience with hands-on formulation experience preferred

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.