Research Scientist Formulation Development
bayerConvent Station, NJ
$ 93600- 140400
APPLY (opens in a new tab)Research Scientist Formulation Development
bayerConvent Station, NJLead L6
$ 93600- 140400
Food Scientists and TechnologistsNatural Sciences ManagersMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
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APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice. Research Scientist Formulation Development Formulation Scientist – OTC Gummies & VMSWe're looking for a hands-on formulation scientist with experience developing gummies and/or vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS) to help create new over-the-counter consumer health products. In this role, you'll work in the lab and with our partner CMO's to turn product ideas into prototypes, develop formulations across a range of dosage forms, and support products from concept through launch. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys bench work, innovation, cross-functional teamwork, and building products consumers will actually use.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and optimize new formulations for OTC consumer health products, with a strong focus on gummies and VMSCreate lab prototypes and help turn early ideas into viable product concepts Manage multiple development projects and prioritize work to meet timelines Partner with cross-functional teams including analytical, regulatory, technical, and commercial Identify technical risks early and help drive solutions Support external development work when needed Prepare technical documentation to support product development, launch, and regulatory approval Work with analytical teams to define testing and stability requirements Contribute to innovation by evaluating new delivery formats, ingredients, and technologies Present product concepts and prototypes to internal teams
Required Qualifications:
- Direct experience developing gummies and/or VMS products is strongly preferred
- Experience in formulation development for OTC, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, nutritional, or consumer health products
- Strong hands-on laboratory skills and experience with product prototyping
- Experience supporting new product development from idea to execution
- Comfort managing several projects at once in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Understanding of cGMP requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related science field with 6+ years of relevant experience
- Master's degree in a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience
- PhD in a related field with 1+ year of industry or academic research experience in drug product development
This posting will be available for application until at least July 9, 2026.Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $ 93600- 140400. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. YOUR APPLICATIONBayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs.
If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
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