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Formulation & R D Technician Vox Nutrition - 3.2 West Jordan, UT Job Details Full-time From $60,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Biology Report writing Content creation for technical audiences Technical writing experience within manufacturing Good documentation practices (GDP) Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Laboratory test results documentation Manufacturing facility experience Math Bachelor's degree Compliance documentation Organizational skills Safety equipment Weight measurement GMP for research safety and compliance Measuring ingredients Chemical new product development projects FDA regulations Full Job Description Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Formulation & R D Technician to join our Dietary Supplement Product Development team. This role combines hands-on laboratory execution, powder characterization, formulation support, and bench-scale encapsulation. The technician will support the development, optimization, and scale-up of dietary supplements , with an emphasis on dry powder blends, powder flow and physical characteristics, blend uniformity, capsule filling, and process optimization. The position will work closely with Research & Development, Quality (QA/QC), Production, and Supply Chain Operations to ensure development activities are conducted in accordance with applicable dietary supplement cGMP requirements and company procedures. The successful candidate must be highly organized, comfortable working with powders and laboratory equipment, and capable of maintaining accurate, complete, and traceable documentation. Key Responsibilities Powder Characterization & Encapsulation

• Execute bench-scale and pilot-scale test batches for hard-gelatin and vegetarian/HPMC capsules .
• Perform powder characterization testing (bulk/tapped density, Carr's Index, Hausner Ratio, angle of repose, particle size, moisture/LOD, flowability) to evaluate impact on manufacturing performance, fill weight, blend uniformity, and product quality.
• Troubleshoot encapsulation and powder-processing issues such as fill-weight variation, poor flow, segregation, static, dusting, and capsule-body/cap defects.
• Assist in evaluating capsule shell compatibility, fill weights, tooling, and machine settings.
• Conduct in-process checks and document results in accordance with approved procedures and development protocols. Formulation & Product Development Support
• Assist with the development, optimization, and bench-scale preparation of dry powder formulations, including excipient selection (fillers, flow aids, glidants, anti-caking agents) and evaluation of processing conditions and ingredient ratios.
• Perform formulation calculations, including ingredient quantities, theoretical yield, actual yield, concentration, potency adjustments, and unit conversions, and overages per approved procedures and specifications.
• Evaluate the impact of ingredient physical characteristics, including particle size, density, moisture, and flowability, on blend and encapsulation performance.
• Support formulation optimization while considering manufacturability, ingredient compatibility, stability, sensory characteristics, cost, and applicable regulatory requirements. Laboratory Testing & Development Activities
• Perform disintegration testing on capsules when required by the applicable product specification or development protocol.
• Assist with blend sampling and blend-uniformity studies when assigned and when appropriate sampling procedures have been established.
• Record and evaluate laboratory results and identify trends or unexpected results for review by R D, QA, or QC.
• Assist with stability, compatibility, and process-development studies as assigned.
• Maintain laboratory samples, retains, development samples, and test materials with appropriate identification and traceability. GMP, Documentation & Data Integrity
• Perform all laboratory and development activities in accordance with applicable

FDA 21 CFR

Part 111 dietary supplement cGMP requirements , company procedures, and approved development protocols.

• Maintain complete, accurate, contemporaneous, and traceable laboratory records (raw material/lot numbers, weights, formulation calculations, equipment, processing parameters, test conditions, results, and deviations).
• Prepare or assist in preparing pilot batch records, development protocols, experimental reports, work instructions, and SOPs, ensuring accurate entry into the company's ERP and controlled document systems.
• Assist with formula verification and transfer of approved formulations into manufacturing systems to minimize data-entry and formula-transfer errors.
• Report deviations, unexpected results, or quality concerns to the appropriate supervisor or QA personnel, and participate in investigations, CAPA, and change-control activities when assigned. Raw Material & Supplier Support
• Assist QA/QC and R D personnel with technical review of raw-material documentation (Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), specifications, and test results), identifying discrepancies for appropriate escalation.
• Assist with evaluation and characterization of active ingredients, botanical powders, excipients, and other formulation components.
• Maintain traceability of all materials used in development activities, including lot numbers and quantities. Manufacturing & Scale-Up Support
• Work with Production and Engineering personnel to transition successful bench-scale formulations to commercial manufacturing, supporting troubleshooting and identifying manufacturing challenges through pilot and production-scale trials.
• Assist with scale-up trials and evaluate the effect of increased batch size on blending, powder flow, encapsulation, yield, and fill-weight consistency.
• Document successful processing parameters and communicate development findings to the appropriate cross-functional teams.
• Assist with yield calculations, material reconciliation, and evaluation of process losses. Safety, Sanitation & Contamination Control
• Follow established laboratory and manufacturing safety, hygiene, gowning, and sanitation procedures when handling powders, chemicals, allergens, and other materials.
• Maintain laboratory work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition following established procedures for preventing cross-contamination, allergen cross-contact, and mix-ups .
• Properly identify, segregate, and dispose of development materials, waste, and samples according to company procedures.
• Report spills, equipment malfunctions, contamination concerns, or other safety and quality issues immediately. Qualifications & Requirements Education
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or technical field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or related discipline). Equivalent relevant laboratory, formulation, or manufacturing experience may be considered. Experience & Technical Skills
• 1-3 years of experience in laboratory, formulation, product development, pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, nutraceutical, food, or related technical manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with powders, blending, laboratory equipment, or encapsulation is preferred.
• Familiarity with hard-gelatin and/or HPMC capsule filling is preferred.
• Basic understanding of powder-processing characteristics (density, flowability, moisture, particle size, and segregation).
• Foundational knowledge of

FDA 21 CFR

Part 111 dietary supplement cGMP requirements .

• Understanding of laboratory good practices, data integrity, controlled documentation, and traceability; familiarity with SOPs, batch records, specifications, CoAs, deviations, and change control is preferred.
• Strong mathematical skills (unit conversions, concentrations, potency, yield, material reconciliation, and formulation calculations)
• Ability to accurately operate laboratory scales, balances, and powder-testing equipment.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is preferred.
• Experience with an ERP, LIMS, or other controlled electronic system is a plus. Behavioral & Physical Requirements
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and commitment to accuracy; ability to follow written procedures and work independently after training.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to recognize and escalate quality, safety, or process concerns and work collaboratively across R D, QA/QC, Production, and Operations.
• Ability to handle, lift, and move powders and laboratory/production materials, and to work in a manufacturing/laboratory environment with exposure to dust, powders, and ingredient odors.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with dietary supplement powder formulation, capsule manufacturing, and blend uniformity/segregation studies.
• Familiarity with USP analytical or physical testing concepts and FDA dietary supplement labeling/formulation considerations.
• Experience with scale-up from laboratory/bench batches to commercial manufacturing.
• Experience working in an FDA-regulated, NSF-certified, GMP-certified, or similarly controlled manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems, formulation software, or electronic laboratory documentation systems.

Pay:

From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person