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Nutraceutical Manufacturing Senior Process Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

The ideal candidate brings deep process engineering expertise in solid dose/gummy/softgel manufacturing, with a strong command of cGMP (21 CFR Part 111/117), process improvement/validation/controls ...

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Aspire Pharmaceuticals

Procurement Buyer

Somerset, NJ · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Who We Are Aspire Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in softgel vitamins and pharmaceutical products. We are committed to innovation, quality, and excellence in the ...

ExtensisHR

Procurement Buyer

Somerset, NJ

$70K - $90K/yr

Aspire Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in softgel vitamins and pharmaceutical products. We are committed to innovation, quality, and excellence in the ...

Aspire Pharmaceuticals

Procurement Buyer

Somerset, NJ · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Who We Are Aspire Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in softgel vitamins and pharmaceutical products. We are committed to innovation, quality, and excellence in the ...

Aspire Pharmaceuticals

Procurement Buyer

Somerset, NJ

$70K - $90K/yr

Who We Are Aspire Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in softgel vitamins and pharmaceutical products. We are committed to innovation, quality, and excellence in the ...

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Machine Operator Trainee 3rd Shift

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

Our softgel operations are driven by an agile, hands-on team led by professionals with decades of industry expertise. Manufacturing, quality, and warehouse work in synchrony, holding ourselves to ...

Captek International

Gelatin Operator

Vista, CA · On-site

$19.75 - $24.75/hr

CAPTEK ® Softgel International is a global leader in the development and production of high-quality nutraceutical supplements. As a contract manufacturer organization (CMO), we collaborate with ...

Captek International

Nutrient Technician I

Vista, CA · On-site

CAPTEK ® Softgel International is a global leader in the development and production of high-quality nutraceutical supplements. As a contract manufacturer organization (CMO), we collaborate with ...

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How much do softgel jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for softgel in the United States is $62,923.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,500.00 and $85,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a softgel?

A Softgel job typically involves working in the production and manufacturing of softgel capsules, which are used in pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements. Responsibilities may include operating machinery, monitoring production, ensuring quality control, and adhering to safety and industry regulations. Workers in this role may also be responsible for cleaning equipment, packaging products, and maintaining production records. Attention to detail and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are essential for success in this field.

What are the typical responsibilities of a softgel operator or technician?

As a Softgel Operator or Technician, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining encapsulation machinery, monitoring production processes, and performing quality checks on finished capsules. Your day-to-day duties may also include setting up equipment, documenting batch records, and troubleshooting minor mechanical issues. You’ll often work closely with quality assurance and maintenance teams to ensure seamless operations and product quality. Attention to consistency, safety, and cleanliness is vital, as the role typically involves working in a regulated manufacturing environment. This position is ideal for individuals looking for hands-on work with opportunities to advance into supervisory or quality control roles over time.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a softgel operator or technician?

To excel as a Softgel Operator or Technician, you need a solid understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, attention to detail, and familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Experience with softgel encapsulation machines, batch documentation, and quality control systems is highly valued, as is knowledge of safety protocols. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and the ability to communicate clearly help individuals stand out in this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring the consistent production of high-quality softgel capsules in a regulated and fast-paced environment.

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Infographic showing various Softgel job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $62,923 per year, or $30.3 per hour.

Research Scientist II

International Vitamin Corporation

Greenville, SC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Overview
Position Overview
The Research Scientist II is responsible for the design, development, optimization, and scale-up of dietary supplement products from concept through commercial manufacturing within a CDMO / white-label environment. This role requires strong formulation fundamentals across multiple dosage forms, with the ability to balance customer requirements, consumer centricity, cost targets, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing feasibility.
Experience with gummies and flavored dosage forms is a strong plus. The successful candidate will demonstrate versatility across dosage forms and the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and formats.
Responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities
  • Provides technical leadership on moderately complex development programs, supports customer-facing innovation, and plays a key role in ensuring formulations are robust, scalable, and commercially viable.
  • The candidate must be comfortable working cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing in a fast-paced, customer-driven CDMO environment
  • Lead and support simple to moderately complex formulation development programs across multiple dietary supplement dosage forms
  • Design formulations with consumer experience, cost, manufacturability, and quality as primary design constraints
  • Develop flavored formulations to match benchmark products or create new flavor profiles where no benchmark exists
  • Apply formulation and process understanding to troubleshoot scale-up, processing, and manufacturing issues
  • Support salvage, reformulation, and rework strategies for at-risk or failed production batches
  • Partner with Product Development leadership on pilot-scale and commercial-scale batches, collecting data to define in-process parameters and finished product specifications

General Responsibilities
  • Formulate dietary supplement products in response to customer requests ranging from highly defined specifications to open-ended innovation briefs
  • Conduct bench-scale trials, physical evaluations, and data collection to support formulation decisions
  • Support and participate in sensory evaluations and tasting panels for flavored dosage forms
  • Develop and maintain costed formulations, including raw material, processing, and packaging assumptions
  • Prepare and maintain formulation specifications, technical documentation, and development reports
  • Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to proactively address compliance, labeling, and claims considerations
  • Provide ongoing technical support to internal stakeholders and external customers throughout development, scale-up, and commercialization
  • Continuously improve formulation approaches, platforms, and best practices based on customer needs, market trends, and manufacturing learnings
  • Prepare, review, and approve Master Batch Records (MBRs), Master Change Requests (MCRs), and other formulation-related documentation
  • Provide hands-on technical support during manufacturing trials and initial commercial production runs
  • Execute responsibilities with minimal supervision while managing multiple projects
  • Ownership & Accountability - Takes responsibility for outcomes from concept through commercialization
  • Collaboration & Influence - Works effectively across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations without formal authority
  • Resilience in Ambiguity - Thrives in fast-paced, changing environments typical of CDMO operations
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
The Candidate
Education, Experience, and Licenses:
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, food science, chemical engineering, or a related scientific discipline
  • 4+ years of work-related experience in formulation of dietary supplement (DS) products and /or over-the-counter (OTC), with a focus on flavored items (gummies and/or powders
  • Experience in softgel manufacturing, processing, encapsulation, or related softgel production operations is strongly preferred.
  • Master's degree or additional professional technical training preferred
  • OPEN TO STEM OPT & TN VISA SPONSORSHIP

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to use the principles of general science, chemistry, and physics to produce formulations that will run efficiently in manufacturing operations
  • Must be able to safely operate equipment and instruments used in the development and manufacture of nutritional dosage-forms & gummies
  • Must be able to use mathematical skills to accurately calculate formula inputs as well as to create cost approximations for finished products in bulk and/or packaged forms
  • Must be computer literate and capable in technical data accumulation and reporting
  • Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Must possess strong interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision

International Vitamin Corporation (IVC) Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our organization remains steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive and non-discriminatory work environment that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds. We firmly maintain the belief that every individual ought to be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic, as defined by the law. We pledge that all eligible job applicants shall receive an impartial and unbiased evaluation during the recruitment process, without any form of discrimination based on any of the protected class. Our dedication to promoting diversity and inclusivity remains unwavering, and we take immense pride in cultivating a workplace culture that values and celebrates differences. Our efforts towards creating an environment that is free from prejudice and discrimination are an integral part of our organizational philosophy, and we stand committed to upholding these principles.

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