Formulation Scientist, Tech Ops

At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

Position Summary: The Formulation Scientist, Tech Ops will play a key supporting role in providing technical support to manufacturing of core products, enhancing quality and productivity. Working closely with the Director, Scientific Operations, this position will assist in quality performance evaluation of core, root cause analysis of products and raw materials, raw material review, and the scale-up process, ensuring products meet high-quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role will contribute to creating effective, consumer-focused health and wellness solutions in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical data review of products and raw materials to ensure compliance and quality.
• Develop appropriate formulation or analytical responses based on analytical data assessments.
• Conduct investigations into non-conforming materials (NCMs) and out-of-specification (OOS) results, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Review stability plans and develop appropriate formulation or analytical responses to maintain product compliance.
• Periodically revise and enhance analytical testing methods for Thorne’s product portfolio to improve accuracy and efficiency in collaboration with QC Lab.
• Collaboratively conduct ingredient research and material evaluation to support the sourcing of raw materials in partnership with procurement and external suppliers.
• Assist in conducting material manufacturing for clinical pilot trials following cGMP standards.
• Participate in troubleshooting technical challenges related to core product performance and manufacturing processes, proposing solutions in collaboration with the team.
• Ensure formulations comply with regulatory, labeling, and quality standards, working with QA/QC and Regulatory Affairs leads.
• Execute formula and raw material specification changes to core products through the change control process.

What You Need

• Experience and/or Education: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field of dietary supplements, or a related field (internship experience is acceptable).
• Familiarity with GMP standards and regulatory requirements for dietary supplements is a plus
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company- paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
  
  

Thorne is the leader in science-backed health and wellness solutions committed to helping individuals live healthier longer. As the top recommended clinical brand by healthcare practitioners, Thorne offers a comprehensive range of products including nutritional supplements and health tests designed to meet the unique needs of individuals at every stage of life. Founded in 1984, Thorne products are formulated with the highest-quality ingredients, supported by clinical research, and rigorously tested to ensure purity, potency, and efficacy. Thorne is trusted by 47,000+ health-care professionals, thousands of professional athletes, more than 100 professional sports teams, multiple U.S. National Teams, and more than five million consumers. For more information, visit Thorne.com .

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