The Jel Sert Company
Formulations Scientist
The Jel Sert Company, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Current Opportunities with The Jel Sert CompanyThe Jel Sert Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.For nearly a century, The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high-quality, high-value foods and beverages that help bring people together. In 2022 and 2024, Jel Sert was certified as a Great Place to Work! We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a
Formulations Scientist . If you are looking for a Great Place to Work, with a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for creating incredible products that help create lasting memories, then Jel Sert wants you!The
FORMULATIONS SCIENTIST
is primarily responsible for formulation development related to new products and product improvements. This includes branded, licensed, and contract items. This position is also responsible for primary technical transfer of the new formulations into commercial operations – in conjunction with the Jel Sert Technical Development Group.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Formulating and executing product development from bench to production scale for new products and/or product improvements across various product lines/programs, while adhering to project timeline and cost parameters.Perform new product development that require knowledge and experience in both processing technologies and product formulation.Optimize existing formulas to achieve cost savings.Create and maintain formulations, specifications, processes, and testing procedures.Coordinate bench samples for prototyping and Sales/Marketing presentations.Collaborate with Operations, Quality Control, Supply Chain, Packaging, and Business Development to conduct trials, complete projects and meet production timing.Work with contract customers as needed.Adhere to all GMP and SQF procedures.Work with vendors to identify ingredient improvements, innovative ingredient applications and process improvements.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEMust have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in product development formulating nutritional and food products.Ability to work with others in a high-paced environment.Organizational skills to manage multiple projects, timelines and communication to appropriate team members.Sensory evaluation skills, be able to set up, conduct and analyze results.General knowledge of manufacturing procedures, capabilities, and departments (i.e. powder blending and filling, liquid processing and filling, etc.)Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry or biology required, Masters in Food Science a plus.Dietary supplement formulation experience a plus.Experience with Genesis Nutrition Software a plus.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIESMust have excellent communication skills, written and verbal.Must have strong analytical skills.Passion for the creation of new and exciting products.Self-starter that is naturally curious and enjoys working in a fast-paced innovation centric environment.Project management, attention to detail and organizational skills.WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU - BENEFITS401(K) & ROTH Plan with Company MatchLife InsuranceSupplemental InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program with a comprehensive of emotional, financial, physical, and social well-being programs.Continuous learning opportunities through various platforms and resources.PERKS OF WORKING AT JEL SERT!Training and Career Development OpportunitiesReferral ProgramTuition ReimbursementDiscounts on our Delicious ProductsInteractive Company Culture with Engagement ActivitiesEmployee Service AwardsCompany PhilanthropyPHYSICAL DEMANDSReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.Repetitive Motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on an as needed basis.Ability to climb stairs in order to get to areas of the facility to perform job responsibilities.Pushing and pulling of carts on an as needed basis.Ability to use senses; taste, touch, smell and sight.Close visual acuity to perform activities: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection of materials, operating laboratory devices, etc.WORK ENVIRONMENTMainly lab environment with some office and plant work. In the lab environment, one will work, from time to time, with hazardous chemicals with supplied safety equipment and is subject to atmospheric conditions such as dust.ACCOUNTABILITIES CHECKLISTPlanningPrioritizes and schedules own work under guidance from management.Coordinating/SupervisingChecks the quality and timeliness of own work.Maintain a professional and organized work environment.
FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIESFollow applicable procedures and work instructions.Monitor QCP, if applicable QCCP’s.Back-up to Senior Director of Research & Development.IMPACT ON JEL SERT SUCCESSDevelopment of new Jel Sert formulations and new contract formulations in general is integral to the success and growth of Jel Sert as a whole.Application Accommodation InformationJel Sert is committed to providing reasonable accommodations when necessary for all applicants with disabilities, handicaps, or applicants affected by pregnancy, child birth, or medical conditions related to pregnancy or child birth provided the individual is otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the job.Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position by calling our accommodation hotline at (630) 876-4940. Please leave a message and a member of our HR department will call you back within two (2) business days.Examples of reasonable accommodations may include but are not limited to; making a change to the application process or procedures, providing documents in an alternative format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
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Formulations Scientist . If you are looking for a Great Place to Work, with a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for creating incredible products that help create lasting memories, then Jel Sert wants you!The
FORMULATIONS SCIENTIST
is primarily responsible for formulation development related to new products and product improvements. This includes branded, licensed, and contract items. This position is also responsible for primary technical transfer of the new formulations into commercial operations – in conjunction with the Jel Sert Technical Development Group.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Formulating and executing product development from bench to production scale for new products and/or product improvements across various product lines/programs, while adhering to project timeline and cost parameters.Perform new product development that require knowledge and experience in both processing technologies and product formulation.Optimize existing formulas to achieve cost savings.Create and maintain formulations, specifications, processes, and testing procedures.Coordinate bench samples for prototyping and Sales/Marketing presentations.Collaborate with Operations, Quality Control, Supply Chain, Packaging, and Business Development to conduct trials, complete projects and meet production timing.Work with contract customers as needed.Adhere to all GMP and SQF procedures.Work with vendors to identify ingredient improvements, innovative ingredient applications and process improvements.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEMust have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in product development formulating nutritional and food products.Ability to work with others in a high-paced environment.Organizational skills to manage multiple projects, timelines and communication to appropriate team members.Sensory evaluation skills, be able to set up, conduct and analyze results.General knowledge of manufacturing procedures, capabilities, and departments (i.e. powder blending and filling, liquid processing and filling, etc.)Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry or biology required, Masters in Food Science a plus.Dietary supplement formulation experience a plus.Experience with Genesis Nutrition Software a plus.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIESMust have excellent communication skills, written and verbal.Must have strong analytical skills.Passion for the creation of new and exciting products.Self-starter that is naturally curious and enjoys working in a fast-paced innovation centric environment.Project management, attention to detail and organizational skills.WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU - BENEFITS401(K) & ROTH Plan with Company MatchLife InsuranceSupplemental InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program with a comprehensive of emotional, financial, physical, and social well-being programs.Continuous learning opportunities through various platforms and resources.PERKS OF WORKING AT JEL SERT!Training and Career Development OpportunitiesReferral ProgramTuition ReimbursementDiscounts on our Delicious ProductsInteractive Company Culture with Engagement ActivitiesEmployee Service AwardsCompany PhilanthropyPHYSICAL DEMANDSReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.Repetitive Motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on an as needed basis.Ability to climb stairs in order to get to areas of the facility to perform job responsibilities.Pushing and pulling of carts on an as needed basis.Ability to use senses; taste, touch, smell and sight.Close visual acuity to perform activities: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection of materials, operating laboratory devices, etc.WORK ENVIRONMENTMainly lab environment with some office and plant work. In the lab environment, one will work, from time to time, with hazardous chemicals with supplied safety equipment and is subject to atmospheric conditions such as dust.ACCOUNTABILITIES CHECKLISTPlanningPrioritizes and schedules own work under guidance from management.Coordinating/SupervisingChecks the quality and timeliness of own work.Maintain a professional and organized work environment.
FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIESFollow applicable procedures and work instructions.Monitor QCP, if applicable QCCP’s.Back-up to Senior Director of Research & Development.IMPACT ON JEL SERT SUCCESSDevelopment of new Jel Sert formulations and new contract formulations in general is integral to the success and growth of Jel Sert as a whole.Application Accommodation InformationJel Sert is committed to providing reasonable accommodations when necessary for all applicants with disabilities, handicaps, or applicants affected by pregnancy, child birth, or medical conditions related to pregnancy or child birth provided the individual is otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the job.Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position by calling our accommodation hotline at (630) 876-4940. Please leave a message and a member of our HR department will call you back within two (2) business days.Examples of reasonable accommodations may include but are not limited to; making a change to the application process or procedures, providing documents in an alternative format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Please note that if you are calling for any reason other than to request an accommodation to search or apply for a job, such as calling to check on the status of your application, your call WILL NOT be returned.If you need any assistance in reading this page please click
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