JOB SUMMARY
The Formulation & Blending Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end ownership of product formulation, laboratory compounding, and commercial blending projects. This higher-level role requires a strategic, detail-oriented professional who can bridge the gap between product development and full-scale manufacturing. This position is responsible for creating and managing all lab samples, executing blending projects from concept to completion, and managing the critical regulatory and operational paperwork required for production runs. Acting as a technical leader, this role ensures all product batches meet precise quality, safety, and brand standards while representing Beneficial Blends, LLC in the most favorable light.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· End-to-End Project Ownership: Lead and manage complex blending projects from initial formulation through successful commercial manufacturing runs.
· Lab Bench & Sample Management: Formulate, blend, and compound laboratory-scale product samples for internal testing and customer approvals.
· Production Run Documentation: Create, review, and finalize all technical paperwork for manufacturing runs, including Master Batch Records (MBRs), blending instructions, and operational logs.
· Scale-Up Coordination: Partner closely with Production and Quality teams to successfully transition approved laboratory formulations into large-scale manufacturing blending runs.
· Raw Material Evaluation: Research, source, and test raw materials and chemical components, ensuring compliance with manufacturing constraints, cost parameters, and product specifications.
· Regulatory & Quality Compliance: Maintain meticulous laboratory records, ensuring all formulations adhere to strict industry guidelines (FDA, cGMP, etc.) and company quality standards.
· Internal Team Alignment: Work closely with the Project Manager, Sourcing, Operations, and Quality team members to ensure accurate timelines, raw material readiness, and on-time project launches.
KEY COMPETENCIES
· Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to aid in team building and cooperative outcomes
· Excellent communication skills, written & oral
· Accountability- proactively handle assigned duties and take ownership for outcomes and needed follow up
· Operate with a sense of urgency, completing tasks and making decisions efficiently and effectively
· Proactive- look for areas where contributions may be needed, anticipate need outside of assigned tasks
· Excellent analytical skills, understanding key metrics and importance of accuracy in reporting
· Excellent team builder with the ability to evaluate and empower employees
· Team oriented and ability to work effectively with a diverse population
· Operate with integrity in all situations. Values open communication
· Open minded, willing to consider other perspectives that may be different
· Microsoft computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
QUALIFICATIONS OR EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED
· Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or a related scientific field preferred.
· Experience: 5+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in formulation and blending, preferably in a consumer packaged goods (CPG), cosmetics, dietary supplement, or liquid/oil manufacturing environment.
· Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of commercial blending equipment, batch manufacturing processes, and industrial scaling constraints.
· Documentation Mastery: Proven experience drafting and managing Master Batch Records, SOPs, and safety data sheets (SDS).
· Computer Knowledge: Strong proficiency with internal programs, Outlook, and advanced Excel for formulation calculations.
· Location: Tampa Bay area
BENEFITS
· Great team culture and environment
· Competitive salary as well as PTO
· Comprehensive benefits including medical, plus 100% paid dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurances. Voluntary long-term disability and life insurance available.
· IRA match contributions
· Flexible work-form-home for qualified candidates
· Company fun outings and paid volunteer days
ABOUT BENEFICIAL BLENDS
· Beneficial Blends is the premier manufacturer of high quality, customized products with beneficial health attributes including edible oils and fats, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and aromatherapy products. Founded in 2009, we started our business to solve problems for consumers. Making the world a better, healthier, and happier place is our goal.
· We have been recognized within our industry for excellence in manufacturing as well as sustained revenue growth including recognition on the Inc 5000 and Tampa Bay Business Journal Fast 50, for five consecutive years.
· Beneficial Blends encourages applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Working conditions
· Working environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will generally work in a manufacturing environment where appropriate attire and safety equipment are required. Some tasks may require working in an office environment.
· Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard instruments and equipment; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
