Scientist 1

Our client, a global leader in the Pharma and OTC space has an immediate need for a Scientist 1 to join their team. If you have a background in a Chemistry, Microbiology or Food Science, and looking to expand your career in the Dietary Supplement product development area we would love to speak with you! We need someone who can help deliver innovation in a fast-paced work environment. The ideal candidate will be willing to learn about dietary supplements, clinical research, competitive products, regulations, production, documentation.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work end-to-end to launch cosmetic and dietary supplement products as part of the R&D life cycle management team
• Partner with project managers and project representatives from Marketing, Regulatory, Medical/Clinical, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Technical, and Supply to deliver product development milestones against timelines, budgets and defined quality attributes
• Create and update product formulation, product release, and raw material specifications
• Ensure product formulations comply with product label claims, specifications, regulations, and safety standards.
• Coordinates with external manufacturers and vendors to perform developmental lab batching, GMP pilot scale batches, and stability for new product launches and reformulations.
• Support the cross functional integration of the client's systems, including updates to the product development systems and specification management system.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Toxicology, Medical Safety and Medical Affairs to perform product assessments and risk assessments in order to ensure the safety of all products
• Complete Investigations and Global Change Control deliverables with cross functional teams such as Quality and Supply Chain

Requirements

• Experience in Quality (QA or QC) or R&D setting with dietary supplements, OTC and/or food manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong technical background in a Physical or Biological Science is preferred.
• Strong math skills and ability to work in Excel, as well as attention to detail is required.
• Knowledge of Food & Supplement regulations (including DSHEA, Code of Federal Regulation 21 CFR 111 and Good Manufacturing Practices) is preferred.
• Ability to objectively review scientific literature to help support ingredient or product efficacy and safety is required.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) is required.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks as well as the ability to collaborate in a team setting is required.
• Ability to follow process and learn to input and retrieve data using established software systems.
• Detail oriented with an eye for intense scrutiny for accuracy of formulation/documentation
• Minimum of a University/Bachelor's degree within a science related discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in laboratory, research, and product development is preferred. (Job experience in conjunction with education is acceptable.)

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401k and a generous PTO Policy.

About Endeavor:

At Endeavor Consulting Group, our mission is to provide straightforward solutions to complicated situations. As a specialty project management technology and integration firm, we are laser focused on Operational Systems, Supply Chain Integration, and Product Development for Life Sciences enterprises. Our team is driven, energetic, and passionate about delivering results and earning the trust of our ever-expanding client base.

We are dedicated to building a thriving company culture and a workplace environment that fosters respect, honesty, and creativity. Our goal is to help our clients triumph; to do that, we must remain fiercely committed to ensuring the happiness and fulfillment of our employees. In pursuit of excellence, we look for individuals with a customer-focused approach to problem-solving, a desire to exceed expectations, a philanthropic point of view, a dedication to quality service, and a strong technological background.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to providing accommodation for employees with disabilities.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.

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