Senior Expert, Formulation, HNC GC

Job Title: Senior Expert, Formulation, HNC GC

City, Country: Shanghai, China

This role is to create customized premix formulations for infant, dietary supplement, food & beverage, medical nutrition industry and various applications in the formulation system which consists of vitamins, minerals, nutraceuticals and other qualified ingredients; Maintain the created formula and relevant for ready for production; Provide technical consultant and support to sales/marketing, production, purchasing, QA/QC and customers

Your key responsibilities

Work to SHE standards and encourages fellow colleagues to work to the same standards
Work closely with AM (and customer if necessary) to fully understand customer’s request on formula and to ensure the obtained information are complete and accurate for formula creation.
Focus on valuable customers’ supports as CRM system and department policy.
Pre-check the regulatory compliance of customer’s formula request with the support of QA and corporate regulatory team
Create formula in PTO system according to the standard process.
Communicate created formula to AM for customer’s confirmation
Participate in the formula maintaining for ready for production
Work with QA on a regular basis to sort out newly created formula and to prepare required documents for SC notification with local authority
Prepare lab scale samples for customers per request for special cases
Participate in novel ingredient applications needed by the customers per requests
Prepare SOP where needed
Provide technical support to sales/marketing, production, purchasing, QA/QC and customers where needed
Visit customers along with AM/BDM per request
Participate in pipeline projects per segment request

We offer

Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

Bachelor’s degree or above, in nutrition, food, pharmaceutical or biology discipline
At least 3 years of experience in food related fields, preferably in infant industry segment
Experience in Premix formulating is highly desired
Be familiar with Chinese regulatory on various foods, especially on food premix
Basic understanding of human nutrition industry (segment, player, products, etc.) is a must
Basic knowledge about food processing (spay drying, blending, tableting, capsule, etc.) and food analysis is desired
Extensive knowledge about traditional nutrients of vitamin, mineral, carotenoids, etc is required. Some insights into herb extracts & TCM is an advantage.
Some hands-on experience in food processing and food analysis is a plus
Experience in QS notification of food formula will be considered as an advantage

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.