Senior Formulation & Product Development Scientist at Naxawellness

Role Overview

The Formulation & Product Development Scientist will work closely with our Research Coordinator and Head of Product Innovation to translate research insights into stable, effective, market-ready herbal formulations. You will support innovation, run experiments, improve existing formulas, and contribute to the development of our upcoming clinical-grade product line.

Key Responsibilities

Formulation & Development

• Support the development of herbal/nutraceutical formulations (powders, teas, liquid extracts, capsules)
• Conduct pre-formulation trials, ingredient compatibility tests, and optimization experiments
• Work with standardized extracts, herbal powders, and nutraceutical actives
• Improve solubility, taste, stability, and functional performance of formulas

R&D Support

• Assist in literature review, ingredient research, and data gathering
• Maintain formulation sheets, research notes, and R&D documentation
• Work closely with the Research Coordinator to validate scientific evidence for ingredients

Stability & Quality

• Conduct stability studies and support QC testing
• Evaluate shelf-life, moisture levels, pH, microbial load, and organoleptic properties
• Ensure R&D batches meet internal quality standards

Required Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Food Science, or related fields
• 3–8 years of experience in formulation development (pharmaceutical, herbal, nutraceutical, functional food, or supplements)
• Strong understanding of herbal ingredients, excipients, interactions, and product stability
• Experience with powder mixing, extraction, granulation, or liquid formulation
• Solid documentation skills and attention to detail
• Passion for science, innovation, and evidence-based natural medicine

Ideal Candidate

You enjoy hands-on lab and R&D work with a commitment to developing high-quality, science-backed natural health products.