Formulation Scientist I

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Formulation Scientist I Department: R&D, Solutions

Location: Carol Stream, IL

Type: Full-time

Summary: The Formulation Scientist I supports the development, testing, and commercialization of nutritional Solutions formulation projects, along with increased customer visibility and a further role in internal processes. Under the guidance of senior scientists and the R&D Manager, this role builds foundational formulation knowledge, supports customer projects, and assists with documentation, scale-up activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design simple formulations and create technical documents
• Work with the R&D sample lab on any scale-up projects that they may have
• Learn and understand R&D’s role in the first batch approvals process for sample and commercial batches
• Work with the Senior Formulation Scientist/R&D Manager as a backup for large customers
• Enter and manage data for continuous improvement
• Learn and help with work order review and process change control
• Will complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• BS/BA Degree in Food Science/Nutrition/Chemistry/Biology preferred
• Have experience working in a science-related field at a food company OR equivalent work in college
• Either have process flow and design experience or have production blending experience (both are preferred).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Have a working understanding of Microsoft excel and word.
• Have experience with reading and working with work orders and technical documentation.
• Must have competence in analytical or mathematical calculations, especially those in stoichiometric and/or scale-up processes.
• Be able to use wet chemical lab equipment including but not limited to lab scales.
• Be able to manage small projects by themselves or with a team

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs;
• Work environment is normally in an office setting. Must be able to make frequent rounds in a warehouse/production environment;
• Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours;
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
• Other physical requirements include moderate standing and occasional squatting, bending, and twisting;
• Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas;
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.

Quality/Safety Responsibilities: All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC).

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

What’s in it for you? Competitive Pay – $59,000 - $68,000 annually

Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration. Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid STD and LTD
• HSA and FSA
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• PTO
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth with employer match
• Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Personal growth including training and development opportunities

Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.