PL Developments · 2 days ago
Sr. Gummy Technical Services Specialist
Copiague, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expPL Developments is a leading manufacturer, packager, and distributor of over-the-counter pharmaceutical products and consumer healthcare goods. The Senior Gummy Technical Services Specialist is a subject-matter expert responsible for advanced formulation support, manufacturing troubleshooting, and process optimization in gummy production, ensuring robust formulations and adherence to GMP standards while mentoring technical staff.
BiotechnologyManufacturingPharmaceuticalLogisticsPackaging ServicesProduct Management
Responsibilities
Optimize existing gummy formulations and improve their manufacturing processes for consistency, quality, and efficiency
Lead scale-up and technology transfer of new gummy and confectionery products from R&D to full-scale manufacturing
Utilize Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical methods to develop and refine formulations
Conduct literature reviews, including publications and patents, to support innovation and problem-solving
Review and analyze analytical data, ingredient specifications, and test results generated by laboratory and production teams
Generate technical protocols, development reports, master batch records, and other GMP-compliant documentation
Work with Customer Service or Commercial teams to support product costing, quoting, and feasibility assessments
Serve as the primary technical resource for on-the-floor troubleshooting of gummy production issues such as texture deviations, sticking, bloom, air entrapment, yield loss, or actives instability
Investigate and resolve manufacturing deviations and collaborate with QA to support CAPAs and root cause analysis
Provide hands-on support for cooking, depositing, conditioning, de-molding, and packaging steps
Guide continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and improve process reliability
Support manufacturing equipment operations including kettles, vacuum cookers, depositors, mogul systems, and starchless molding technologies
Assist with equipment commissioning, optimization, and process validation activities
Ensure all manufacturing processes meet cGMP, HACCP, and applicable regulatory requirements
Provide direction, mentorship, and technical oversight to assigned scientists, technologists, and technicians
Communicate effectively with R&D, Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams on technical issues and project progress
Lead or participate in cross-functional teams focused on new product development, process improvement, and troubleshooting
Qualification
Required
Masters of Science degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry or a pharmaceutical-related science
5 + years experience directly related to confectionary formulation development, scale-up and manufacturing of dietary supplements or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experienced in the use of Design of Experiments concepts when developing new formulations
Requires good knowledge of GMP related to pharmaceutical manufacturing
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to organize, prioritize and effectively perform concurrent tasks with minimal supervision
Self motivated with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Able to travel as needed
Preferred
Preferred experience with confectionary and solid dosage forms including sustained and delayed release
Benefits
Medical and Dental Benefits
Vision
401K with employer match
Group Life Insurance
Flex Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Tuition Assistance
Corporate Discount Program
Opportunities to Flourish Within the Company
Company
PL Developments
PL Developments manufactures, packages, and distributes over-the-counter pharmaceutical products and consumer healthcare goods.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$500M2024-10-28Debt Financing· $500M
Leadership Team
Mitch Singer
President & CEO
Recent News
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