R&d Formulation Scientist

We are seeking a dedicated R&D Formulation Scientist to join our innovative team. You will partner closely with sales and customers to support product requirements and technical needs, develop formulations for various products, and collaborate with sourcing and purchasing teams to ensure material availability and cost efficiency.

• Develop formulations for oils, waters, soft gels, two-piece capsules, powders, and granulations.
• Collaborate with sourcing and purchasing teams to ensure material availability and cost efficiency.
• Troubleshoot technical formulation issues and provide expert problem-solving support.
• Assist with analytical testing and quality assessments.
• Perform hands-on work in the Product Development laboratory.
• Utilize analytical instrumentation including GC, HPLC, and ICP-MS.
• Evaluate laboratory capabilities and identify opportunities for future R&D expansion.
• Work effectively with a predominantly Spanish-speaking laboratory team; comfort using translation tools is helpful.

• 3 years of R&D formulation experience.
• Expertise in powder, liquid, and capsules.
• Nutraceutical experience.
• Skilled in HPLC, GC, and ICP.
• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.

• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Experience with raw material quality control.
• Analytical chemistry expertise, particularly with fish oils.

You will report to the Quality Director until a future R&D Director is hired. Currently, only two R&D formulators are on the team until the expansion following an acquisition. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, 100% on site, with a business casual dress code.

This is a Permanent position based out of Clifton, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

401K, holiday, vacation and sick time offered to internal employees. Will have potential to grow into a leadership role - the R&D department is new and there will be room to expand to R&D formulators that report to them.

This is a fully onsite position in Clifton,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.

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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000