Scientist, Product Development
Company: Metagenics
Location: Gig Harbor
Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Job Description:
Summary: Metagenics is a global lifestyle medicine company,
offering products and programs exclusively to health care
practitioners. For over 30 years, we have been driven by a
scientific concept: How the right nutrition can help people realize
their best health possible. We don't compromise on safety,
efficacy, or quality - to make sure that we deliver the best
results possible. Time after time. Bottle after bottle. We
carefully monitor all products to assure purity and safety, from
formulation and ingredient selection all the way to the final
product. We offer more educational support for health care
professionals than anyone else in our field - keeping them in touch
with the latest research and nutritional approaches to help manage
today's most common illnesses. Metagenics is dedicated to helping
people live a happier, healthier life by realizing their genetic
potential.Responsibilities: Position Summary:The Product
Development (PD) Scientist is responsible for all aspects of the
technical product and process development from benchtop to
commercialization of all dosage forms to achieve NPD (New Product
Development) and reformulation goals. The PD scientist is expected
to effectively utilize best practices and procedures in product and
process development. Identifies and advances technology
opportunities to drive innovation and points of differentiation for
the brands. Effectively interfaces with Nutrition Science, Quality,
Manufacturing, Marketing, Procurement and other cross-functional
disciplines to accomplish project goals. The Product Development
Scientist is known as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all aspects
of formulation, product/process development, scale-up and
commercialization of foods, medical foods and dietary supplement
dosage forms. Expected to gain knowledge and insights about the
customer feedback loops and effectively utilize these in advancing
product and process development. Exemplifies good business acumen
and utilizes agile principles in product and process development. A
good steward of company resources.Responibilites:* Independently
designs and conducts robust experiments to support new product
development and/or optimization of existing formulas. Presents
relevant findings to R&D Management and appropriate technical
groups both internally and externally.* Develops formulations and
processes to support the development of new and novel products
and/or optimization of existing products. Responsible for the
coordination and execution of bench-top, pilot, manufacturing
scale-up and verification batches with speed and robustness.*
Effectively troubleshoots and solves complex formulation &
technical challenges with speed and robustness.* Maintains accurate
records of all development projects. Prepares and initiates
technical documents such as raw material and product
specifications, Job Aids, SOP's, Manufacturing Batch Records, *
technology transfer documentations and any other relevant documents
for the development and commercialization of the products.*
Prepares stability, sensory, consumer, and clinical study samples.
Prepares, reviews and/or approves stability protocols. Works
effectively with Quality to monitor, evaluate, summarize and
interpret the results of stability studies.* Develops and maintains
a network of vendors, consultants, and educators in order to
leverage emerging and enabling technologies and drives new
technology advancement. * Effectively communicates and leads in a
cross-team environment, serving as a scientific SME in solving
complex formulation and process issues. * Effectively interfaces
with Sourcing/Procurement and Quality to identify raw materials and
appropriately qualify these for development and commercialization.
* Identifies, champions and advances manufacturing improvement
opportunities.* May supervise, train and develop staff in
developing new products; conducts appropriate experiments and
instructs in the proper use of laboratory and manufacturing
equipment. * Maintains pilot plant equipment including maintenance
and repairs.* Perform additional projects as assigned or required
by the organization, as developed through Agile squads and/or to
support the execution of the Product Development or Enterprise
Backlog.What you'll need:Education:* Requires a four-degree college
or university degree or its equivalent in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Food
Science, Nutrition Science or related filed. Master or PhD degree
is preferred.Experience:* Bachelor's degree requires a minimum of 8
years of relevant experience in product development in Food,
Confectionary, Cosmetics or Nutraceutical industries.* Master's
degree requires a minimum of 4 - 8 years of experience in product
development in Food, Confectionary, Cosmetics or Nutraceutical
industries.* PhD degree requires a minimum of 3 - 5 year of
experience in product development in Food, Confectionary, Cosmetics
or Nutraceutical industries.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Requires:*
Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in product/process
development in powders and all solid dosage forms. Practical
knowledge of other dosage forms is a plus.* Knowledge of laboratory
techniques with a solid foundation in basic science* Ability to
robustly develop and commercialize new products.* Ability to
provide guidance and resolve complex technical issues.* Competency
in understanding and interpreting scientific and technical
literature and able to report findings in application oriented
reports and presentations.* Proficient in oral and written
communication skills.* Ability to effectively communicate and lead
in a cross-functional environment especially with Marketing and
Operations stakeholders.* Strong critical thinking, analytical and
problem-solving skills.* Sound judgement and decision-making
skills* Knowledge of Agile Processes and Tools Preferred* Excellent
business acumen and good steward of company resources.Physical
requirements/working conditions:* Laboratory, Manufacturing and
general office environment. Ability to stand and sit for long
periods.* Moderate exposure to disagreeable elements. Frequent work
in pilot plant and Manufacturing facilities* Sits at a computer
station, meeting table or work desk for more than two-thirds of
each day* Stands and walks to other stations and departments
throughout the day* Uses hands and fingers to operate computers and
office equipment most of the day* May stoop or crouch to access
files or storage* Requires clear vision at 20 inches or less with
or without corrective lenses* Hearing and speech within normal
ranges and sufficient for clear communication face to face and
especially via the telephone* Lifts up to 10 pounds regularly;
lifts 25 pounds occasionally* Exposed to noise levels typical of
office environmentsMental and reasoning requirements:* Uses
critical thinking skills to work with documents and spreadsheets
and interpret information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or
schedule form. Able to review complex documents like contracts and
leases. Able to review quantitative and qualitative work and
identify questionable items* Expert problem-solving and
data-analysis skills* Able to set goals based on available
information and to plan work in order to meet deadlines* Able to
formulate appropriate responses to requests for data, services and
information from internal or external customers with a wide range
of personalities and demeanors* Able to project likely future
occurrences based on current or historical data* Able to work
independently and react quickly to changing priorities with a
consistent sense of urgencyMetagenics, and its companies are
committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status
with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and
conditions of employment. Metagenics takes affirmative action in
support of this policy to employ and advance in employment
individuals who are minorities, women, disabled, and
veterans.#LI-POSTIND123
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