R&D Technical Transfer Scientist

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Since 1980, NAI has been a leader in nutritional health, bringing whole food-based supplements to a global population. NAI is a leading expert and manufacturer of dietary supplements. We are involved in every facet of the industry, including research, development, manufacturing and marketing and advocacy. As a company, we continue to grow with manufacturing locations in Vista and Carlsbad, CA. We are looking for seasoned and entry level candidates that are interested in working for a great company with opportunities to grow, competitive pay and benefits.

• Free medical (one plan) and other medical plan options
• Dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary benefit options.
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• 3 weeks’ vacation and 11 paid holidays
• 401K including company matching and profit sharing
• Opportunities for advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

** PLEASE HAVE NUTRACEUTICAL EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO APPLYING**

Summary

• Responsible for the successful technical transfer of product formulas from pilot lab to commercial equipment and through to cGMP production. Collaborate with R&D Team and Operations Team on formula development, providing technical expertise on reformulation needs through the product development process to achieve successful scale up. Create and maintain technical transfer documentation and history. Evaluate and refine product formulas as needed after commercial production, while maintaining customer requirements.
  
  Well versed on dietary supplement tablet, capsule and powder delivery formats.

Formulation:

• Provide technical expertise and support to ensure successful transfer of customer formulas from concept to pilot lab and on to commercial equipment and cGMP production.
• Collaborate with R&D Formulation Team and Technical Operations team on optimization of existing formulas to improve production efficiencies.
• Be readily available to perform quick and timely adjustments to optimize production runs at all stages of the production process
• Design and conduct appropriate formulation experiments to facilitate and ensure successful technical transfer of customer products to commercial production equipment, collaborating with R&D Formulation team, R&D Pilot Lab team and Director of Technical Operations.
• Present relevant findings following technical transfer trials and formula adjustments to provide guidance to R&D Formulation and R&D Pilot Lab team as needed.
• Provide technical expertise in review of initial formula concepts going through quoting process for any concerns around processability on commercial equipment
• Collaborate with R&D Formulation Team on development of new product concepts that would be suitable for commercialization
• Create and maintain relevant history and documentation on product formula transfer from pilot lab to commercial equipment:
• Pilot lab trial reports
• Commercial equipment trial reports
• First commercial production reports
• Modifications to equipment settings, blend instructions, and formulas during product trials
• Present technical transfer trial data/findings to senior management, Business Development and Client Management teams as needed
• Create and/or act as additional R&D reviewer as needed to ensure accuracy and/or maintain accurate records of technical documents for product development projects, including but not limited to:
• Draft formulas
• Final formulas
• Product specifications
• Product justifications
• Master batch records
• Testing requests for finished products
• Testing requests for prototypes
• Document change requests for formulas
• Pilot batch records
• Assist R&D Formulation team in evaluation of out-of-specification results on finished products
• Act as an additional reviewer and signoff of formula-related documents for others on the R&D team
• Maintain awareness of and update training as needed
• Proper use of laboratory and manufacturing equipment
• Development of new techniques, testing, and other areas related to product development
• Provide technical and scientific input, support and assistance to other technical disciplines
• Follow efficient operations in assigned project areas in accordance with NAI requirements, SOP's and GMP's
• Take leading role for projects as assigned
• Works independently while understanding the necessity for effective communication and coordination of work efforts with cross-functional team and external partners
• Participates in project meetings
• Support other projects as needed within the formulation team

Raw Materials:

• Collaborate with and assist R&D Formulation Team, R&D Technical Services Team, Purchasing and Quality with qualification and replacement of new and alternate raw materials and suppliers.
• Collaborate with the R&D Formulation Team to identify raw material needs for prototypes and pilots for R&D…