Technical Formulation Expert (W/M)

Join Lesaffre, a global leader in yeasts and fermentation, as a Technical Formulation Expert. In this role, you will bridge the gap between R&D and commercial activities, enhance customer experience, and solve complex formulation challenges. You will work with a collaborative team of scientists and industry experts, and play a key role in communication with regional R&D experts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to troubleshoot customer formulation and analytical testing challenges, and resolve stability, bioavailability, and compatibility issues.
• Translate complex scientific information for customers and commercial teams, and develop technical guides, scientific reports, and educational presentations.
• Develop and optimize dietary supplement formulations across various galenic forms, and conduct feasibility studies and stability testing protocols.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD preferred) in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biotechnology, Food Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in nutraceutical, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical industry.
• 5+ years B2B customer-facing experience.
• Proven track record developing formulations in various formats (capsules, tablets, gummies, liquids, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with scale-up, GMP standards, and analytical testing.
• Formulation Science: Deep expertise in dietary supplement and functional food formulation; understanding of excipient functionality, interactions, and compatibility.
• Active Ingredients Knowledge: Strong background in vitamins, minerals, botanicals, probiotics, and emerging bioactive compounds; understanding of stability, bioavailability, and delivery mechanisms.
• Analytical & Stability Testing: Proficiency in HPLC, dissolution testing, microbial analysis, and stability protocols (ICH guidelines); ability to interpret and troubleshoot analytical data.
• Water & Moisture Behavior: Knowledge of water activity, moisture sorption, and humidity effects on formulation stability.
• Regulatory Framework: Understanding of dietary supplement regulations (FDA, EFSA, local requirements) and labeling compliance.
• Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of tablet compression, capsule filling, granulation, and liquid manufacturing techniques.

Preferred

• Software Proficiency: CRM software (Salesforce, HubSpot); familiarity with formulation software or statistical analysis tools (JMP, Design of Experiments) is a plus.

Benefits

• Join a family business rich in a long history with human-oriented values with a mission: To Nourish and Protect our Planet,
• Evolve in an enriching work environment and a multicultural context
• You will experience intellectual challenges within a multi-expertise network.

*At Lesaffre, diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive, regardless of your background, gender, age or abilities. We encourage all applications, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.*