What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual R&D Formulator (English/Spanish) position at 5TH HQ?
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Bilingual R&D Formulation to support the development and improvement of dietary supplement products, including tablets, capsules, and powders.
The ideal candidate will have a background in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutraceuticals, or Dietary Supplement Manufacturing and hands-on experience with product formulation, laboratory testing, GMP requirements, and manufacturing processes.
Location: Davie, FL
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities
- Formulate and develop new oral solid dosage dietary supplement products, including tablets, capsules, and powders, based on customer specifications, labels, and/or samples.
- Coordinate new product formulation development and modify existing formulations as required.
- Prepare nutraceutical formulations according to established test methods and perform necessary calculations associated with testing and analysis.
- Optimize ingredient functionality, product performance, formulations, quality, manufacturing efficiency, and cost.
- Develop Supplement Facts and Nutrition Facts for formulated products.
- Review new and existing Master Formulas for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare written product monographs, technical documentation, and progress reports.
- Research clinical studies and technical information related to active ingredients.
- Provide technical support to domestic and international customers.
- Review technical documentation required for international product registration.
- Monitor, evaluate, analyze, and interpret data throughout all phases of product design and development.
- Work closely with laboratory, quality, regulatory, and production teams during product development and scale-up.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related scientific field required.
- 3–5 years of relevant formulation or product development experience, preferably within the nutraceutical, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing industry.
- Experience developing tablets, capsules, and/or powder formulations.
- Knowledge of GMP regulations and requirements.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment and dietary supplement manufacturing processes, including blending, compression, encapsulation, and related production stages.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and documentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Bilingual English/Spanish IS A MUST.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000