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Actalent Formulation Chemist in Rowland Heights, California
Job Title: Formulation ChemistJob Description
The Formulation Chemist leads the development and commercialization of innovative dietary supplement products, with a focus on gummies, capsules, softgels, and related delivery systems. This role designs robust formulations, supports scale-up to manufacturing, prepares technical documentation, and provides ongoing production support. The chemist collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet quality, safety, regulatory, and performance standards in a fast-growing nutraceutical environment.
Responsibilities
Lead product development and commercialization activities for dietary supplements, including quotations, product and process development, commercialization, and ongoing production support.
Develop robust formulations for various dosage forms such as gummies, capsules, softgels, and other delivery systems that meet performance, stability, and quality requirements.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including quotations, master batch records, verification protocols, and vendor documentation.
Source and qualify raw materials in collaboration with internal stakeholders, ensuring they meet functional, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and established processes throughout formulation, testing, and documentation activities.
Maintain a safe and organized laboratory and production support environment, adhering to safety guidelines and best practices.
Conduct bench-scale formulation work and design experiments to optimize gummy and other dosage form formulations.
Plan and execute pilot-scale trials and support the scale-up of formulations to full manufacturing, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
Apply strong working knowledge of gelling systems and sweeteners to achieve desired texture, stability, and sensory attributes in gummy products.
Work with active ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, botanicals, cannabinoids, and other functional compounds, ensuring proper incorporation and stability in formulations.
Evaluate ingredient functionality, stability, and interactions within gummy matrices and other delivery systems to improve product performance and shelf life.
Conduct shelf-life, texture, and stability testing, analyze results, and recommend formulation or process adjustments based on findings.
Ensure formulations and processes align with GMPs, food safety standards, and quality documentation requirements.
Document formulation work, experimental results, and process changes clearly and accurately to support reproducibility and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, R&D, development, and other internal teams to support successful product launches and ongoing production.
Support project timelines and deliverables by effectively managing multiple development projects and priorities in a growing environment.
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in formulating gummies or similar confectionery, nutraceutical, or delivery systems.
Strong working knowledge of gelling systems such as gelatin, starch, and agar, and their application in gummy formulations.
Strong working knowledge of sweeteners and their impact on texture, stability, and sensory properties.
Experience working with active ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, botanicals, cannabinoids, or other functional compounds.
Understanding of ingredient functionality, stability, and interactions in gummy matrices and other related delivery systems.
Ability to perform bench-scale formulation work, conduct pilot-scale trials, and support scale-up to manufacturing.
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, and quality documentation requirements.
Experience conducting shelf-life, texture, and stability testing for formulated products.
Strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve formulation and process-related issues.
Solid documentation skills with the ability to record experimental work, results, and changes in a clear and organized manner.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including operations, quality, R&D, and development.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related scientific field is preferred.
Experience formulating sugar-free, reduced-sugar, vegan, or health-functional gummies.
Knowledge of flavor systems, color stabilization, masking techniques, and sensory evaluation methods.
Experience in dietary supplements, functional food, or pharmaceutical product development and manufacturing environments.
Experience working with regulatory frameworks such as FDA, cGMP, dietary supplement regulations, or food regulations.
Experience supporting or working with contract manufacturers on formulation transfer, scale-up, and production troubleshooting.
Project management experience, including managing timelines, priorities, and deliverables across multiple development projects.
Work Environment
This is a fully onsite role with a typical schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will work in a laboratory and production-support environment within a growing nutraceutical manufacturer that is expanding its team and project pipeline. The setting emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to GMP, food safety, and quality standards. The broader organization includes a parent company based outside the United States, providing exposure to an international business environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Rowland Heights, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $130000.00/yr.
Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Rowland Heights,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.