Research Chemist
This role will fill a vital position within the company. The primary function of this role will be driving corporate goals and objectives by the formulation and feasibility testing of new and novel ingredients/products.
Location: Tempe, AZ
Status: Open
Basic Knowledge:
Must understand the applicability of the laws concerning dietary supplements including:
- A full understanding of DSHEA and what is required for any ingredient to be classified as compliant with DSHEA guidelines.
- A basic understanding of the research required by the FDA and FTC which is necessary to make claims on the effectiveness of any ingredient in a formula
- Ability to learn methodologies for sourcing obscure raw materials
Job Duties:
- Actively searches, identifies, reviews and provides feedback on technologies and novel DSHEA compliant ingredients applicable to new or current formulas
- Finalize theoretical formulas and oversees feasibility testing
- Directly collaborates with external raw material suppliers
- Track status of all formulas in active development
- Develop design and targets in-house alpha and beta testing
- Prepare research substantiation for recommended dosing protocol of each ingredient in the formula in order to provide the desired effect and/or match the claims made.
- Participate in online forums to validate science behind the formulas presented.
Education/Skills required:
- B.Sc. in Sciences field with 5+ years of relevant experience; or M.Sc. 4-6 years of relevant experience; or Ph.D. with 0-4 years of relevant experience
- In depth knowledge and technical expertise of varied aspects within Dietary Supplement/ Sport Nutrition Sciences.
- Capacity to apply technical skills & functional knowledge to research new ingredients, design formulations, and use or develop new ideas, hypotheses.
- Strong decision making skills, using a high degree of scientific judgment to solve complex problems.
- Ability to apply financial/business constraints to proposed formulas including a full understanding of manufacturing costs and margins.
- Passion and appreciation for exercise, fitness and health
- Ability to handle and adapt to changes smoothly
- Research minded with superior critical thinking skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Able to work, learn and think quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
- Extroverted and ambitious with communication, presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and internet applications
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