Formula Scientist (Biotech)
The Formula Scientist will assist with the development of best-in-class, science driven cannabis products for Curio Wellness and our licensed brand partners. Categories include, but are not limited to edibles, beverages, tinctures, tablets, vapes (Distillate/Rosin/ Resin), pre-rolls (infused and not infused), concentrates. Working under cGMP and State Regulations, the Formula Scientist will be responsible for benchtop rendering, prototype development, product testing and analysis to ensure stability, safety and efficacy. This person will also be responsible for maintaining the cGMP and 5S status of the Innovation Suite as well as ordering raw materials, packaging and all other materials for the upkeep and for new launches as necessary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Execute day to day development of benchtop samples and product prototypes for all product categories ensuring that formulations meet the brief, ethics of the brand, are stable, scalable, are in line with manufacturing capabilities and adhere to state regulations, certifications/ production protocols. Establish and implement testing protocols to evaluate product stability, safety, efficacy and quality. Analyze test results and adjust formulation as needed. Ensure timing and logistics for submission trials, ensuring that they fit within the demands of the timeline. Test new technologies and ingredients and support technology scouting/skunks work projects Maintain the Innovation Suite for cGMP and 5S qualification Complete required technical documentation Work with external consultants and experts as required Coordinate with cross functional teams including Manufacturing, Procurement, Cultivation, Sales and Marketing as necessary You will be responsible for not only daily operations, but for overall hygiene and equipment set-up, etc. and will be responsible for implementing best practices for formulation and development following industry and regulatory guidelines for Medical/Adult Use Cannabis, Pharma and Nutraceutical industries. As a member of the Product Innovation team, the Formula Scientist will have visibility to confidential information and intellectual property, and will be expected to use integrity to protect the confidentiality of this and any sensitive information not limited to but including formulations, recipes, processes and ingredients.
