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Prinova USA · 2 weeks ago

Formulation Scientist I

Carol Stream, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$55K/yr - $60K/yr

2+ years exp

Prinova USA is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, trusted by top food, beverage, and nutrition brands. The Formulation Scientist I will plan, organize, and complete formulation projects while working closely with the R&D team and managing data for continuous improvement.

Food and BeverageHealth CareManufacturingNutritionProduct Design

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Design simple formulations and create technical documents

Work with the R&D sample lab on any scale-up projects that they may have

Learn and understand R&D’s role in the first batch approvals process for sample and commercial batches

Work with the Senior Formulation Scientist/R&D Manager as a back-up for large customers

Entering and managing data for continuous improvement

Learn and help with work order review and process change control

Other duties may be assigned

Qualification

Formulation designAnalytical calculationsMicrosoft ExcelTechnical documentationWet chemical lab equipmentProcess flow experienceProduction blending experienceProject management

Required

BS/BA Degree in Food Science/Nutrition/Chemistry preferred

AS/AA in a science or mathematics field or equivalent coursework with 2+ years' experience in a formulations role at a blending company in a science-related field

Either have process flow and design experience or have production blending experience (both are preferred)

Working understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word

Experience with reading and working with work orders and technical documentation

Must have competence in analytical or mathematical calculations, especially those in stoichiometric and/or scale-up processes

Able to use wet chemical lab equipment, including but not limited to lab scales

Able to manage small projects by themselves or with a team

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employer paid STD and LTD

HSA and FSA

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

PTO

Employer paid Basic Life Insurance

401(k) & Roth with employer match

Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays

Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident

Personal growth including training and development opportunities

Company

Prinova USA

Prinova has been providing high-quality ingredients, flavors and value-added solutions to help you successfully navigate the marketplace for 45+ years as a reliable partner you can trust.

Founded in 1978

Hanover Park, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees