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Don't miss this opportunity to join a department that is growing significantly and will continue to expand in the future!

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Department of Internal Medicine looks to bring additional experience and mentorship to our Endocrinology Fellowship and Patient Care. The endocrinology fellowship is a fully accredited two-year program that includes continuity clinic, rotating clinical sessions and performance of procedures. The Department provides a consult services for 2 partner hospitals in the community. Rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Major/Essential Functions:
Diagnose, treat and manage hormone-related diseases and disorders;
Develop and coordinate treatment plans;
Counseling patients, and families, about nutrition, lifestyle and preventive medicine;
Provide inpatient and outpatient care and procedures including thyroid biopsies;
Teaching Endocrinology Fellows through lectures and bedside patient care; and
Participate in the education of fellows, residents, medical students and advanced practice providers.

TTUHSC: 
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's Odessa campus is growing continuously. Our newest building, the academic classroom building, showcases our continued growth. This facility has approximately 51,000 square feet; it houses the Medical Center Hospital Foundation Conference Center, research labs, classrooms, and administrative offices.

This TTUHSC regional campus, located in Odessa, is a graduate medical education site and now is home to residencies in Internal Medicine, Family and Community Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as clinical rotations and patient care in the departments of General Surgery, Psychiatry, and Pediatrics.

We provide medical education to third and fourth-year medical students in all six core specialties, including family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery.

Benefits
TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
Retirement Plans, Wellness Programs & Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Culture: Midland and Odessa feature vibrant cultural districts celebrating the arts and local heritage. Midland’s Downtown Cultural District includes the Midland Center for the Arts and the historic Yucca Theatre, while Odessa is home to the Ellen Noël Art Museum and the Globe of the Great Southwest. Both cities host festivals, concerts, and art events year-round, making them key cultural centers in the Permian Basin.

Climate: The Permian Basin enjoys over 300 days of sunshine annually, making it an ideal environment for outdoor activities and exploration. With a semi-arid climate, the region experiences hot summers and mild winters, appealing to those who enjoy warm weather throughout the year. Known for its vast open landscapes and clear skies, the Permian Basin offers consistent sunshine and dry conditions, providing residents and visitors with a pleasant atmosphere year-round.

EEO Statement

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About the Company

At SFI Health, we believe we have the responsibility to bring proven natural health solutions to people’s healthcare needs. We are a global natural health company committed to sourcing and producing natural medicines to the highest standards. Backed by evidence of effectiveness, quality and safety, our products are marketed around the world using our international community of leading life sciences companies and distributor networks. To find out more, please visit the Role

The Customs Formulation Specialist is responsible for developing, customizing, and optimizing formulations for nutraceutical and natural

health products according to customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality expectations. This role involves converting

product concepts into manufacturable formulas, evaluating ingredient functionality, supporting scale-up, and ensuring compliance with

applicable industry regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

This position ensures the scientific integrity, safety, and market competitiveness of natural health and nutraceutical products. A skilled

Customs Formulation Specialist strengthens innovation capability, accelerates product development timelines, and supports compliance in

a highly regulated industry.

The ideal candidate brings together strong scientific expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and robust documentation skills to deliver

innovative, stable, and compliant product formulations. Experience in a smaller, entrepreneurial environment is preferred, as it provides

valuable visibility into the full product development lifecycle and fosters a hands-on, adaptable approach.

Essential Job Functions

Formulation Development & Optimization

• Develop customized formulations for dietary supplements, functional foods, and natural health products based on client

specifications, market trends, and ingredient research.

• Evaluate and select appropriate excipients and recommend alternate active ingredients for use in formulations based on scientific

understanding and regulatory requirements.

• Reformulate existing products for improvement, cost optimization, or regulatory updates.

• Perform ingredient research, including compatibility, stability, dosage, and sourcing considerations.

• Conduct bench-top prototypes, adjust formulations, and analyze performance to meet sensory, functional, and stability

requirements.

• Stay updated with the latest developments in formulation science and technological advancements in the dietary supplement

industry. Incorporate innovative approaches and ingredients into formulation strategies.

Documentation & Technical Support

• Maintain accurate formula files, raw material documentation, prototype records, and substantiation summaries in compliance

with GMP requirements.

• Prepare technical specifications, formulation rationales, and product dossiers for internal teams and external partners.

• Support creation of technical content for product communication, including labeling and supporting documents, ensuring

scientific accuracy.

Project & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with manufacturing teams to support pilot runs, scale-up activities, and troubleshooting during production.

• Collaborate with procurement to evaluate raw materials, identify alternative ingredients, and ensure consistent supply.

• Provide technical guidance to commercial, branding, and regulatory teams to ensure product claims, messaging, and compliance

align with formulation capabilities.

• Facilitates alignment across quality, regulatory, and production teams by clearly communicating product capabilities, constraints,

and design tradeoffs.

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

• Ensure all formulations meet applicable regulatory requirements

• Maintain documentation and processes in alignment with GMP standards and internal quality systems.

• Review and approve raw materials, vendor documentation, and manufacturing processes for compliance with safety and quality

standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are

representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely related field required; Master’s preferred.

Experience:

• 2–5 years of formulation experience within nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, food & beverage, or natural health product

sectors.

• Experience working with various dosage forms (e.g., powders, capsules, tablets) is strongly preferred.

Skills & abilities:

• Strong understanding of functional ingredients, nutrient interactions, and formulation theory.

• Proficiency with data management, Excel, and scientific documentation.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.

• Strong communication and technical writing abilities.

• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex product attributes, limitations, and value propositions

into clear, customer-focused explanations.

Computer skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite

Established wellness company is seeking an experienced Chemist / Scientist to join their R&D lab.

The Chemist / Scientist will handle the following:

• Conduct bench top formulation work. Keep accurate and detailed records of experiments including results and conclusions.
• Design and develop formulations with nutraceutical powder product and align with customer product brief, cost target, and regulatory requirements.
• Support manufacturing processes and troubleshooting.
• Work with cross functional teams, to evaluate and select raw materials active ingredient and processing based upon their functionality, stability, bioavailability and sensory performance.
• Ability to prioritize and manage complex projects or multiple projects with flexibility/adaptability

Qualifications

•Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, food science or job-related discipline.

•Prove track record of at least five years bench top formulation experience.

•Extensive experience and strong knowledge of nutraceutical ingredients properties and their applications.

•Experience with direct powder beverage or powder food product formulation in a CPG company.

Please send resume outlining your related experience to discuss in greater detail.

About the Company

Serving customers since 2004, Eagle offers the highest quality in preparation testing for sterility, bacterial endotoxins, microbial detection, beyond-use dating (BUD) determination and active ingredient potency. State-of-the-art equipment, combined with the experience and knowledge of our team, makes Eagle the best choice for all testing needs. The Eagle team is committed not only to performing the best quality control testing, but also working relentlessly with our customers on solutions if tests receive unexpected results. Learn more at the Role

The Analytical Chemist II performs advanced chemical analyses in a high-volume laboratory environment, with primary focus on HPLC, assay, potency, and impurity testing. This role leads the execution of complex testing, provides technical guidance to junior staff, and ensures regulatory compliance and data integrity. The position supports process improvements, method validation, and training initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and moderately complex chemical analyses, including HPLC, assay, potency, and impurity testing.
• Lead sample tracking, test execution, and result reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Independently identify, troubleshoot, and resolve unexpected test results or equipment issues.
• Conduct instrument maintenance, calibration, and advanced troubleshooting with minimal supervision.
• Review laboratory SOPs and contribute to their revision or creation; provide guidance to junior staff on SOP compliance.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, cGLP, ISO 17025, USP, A2LA, and company SOPs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, method optimization, and high-volume workflow management.
• Train and mentor Analytical Chemist I and entry-level staff.
• Support internal audits, safety inspections, and client audits as needed.
• Assist with special projects, technical evaluations, and cross-functional laboratory initiatives.
• Communicate findings, trends, and recommendations effectively to laboratory and quality leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in a regulated analytical laboratory (cGMP, cGLP, ISO 17025, USP, A2LA).

Required Skills

• Experience with sample preparative chemistry and wet chemistry analysis.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with HPLC, UV-Vis, and other analytical instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of instrumental analysis procedures used in modern chemistry laboratories.
• Knowledge of sampling methods and quality control systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot analytical methods and instrumentation independently.
• Experience reviewing laboratory data, quality documentation, and regulatory compliance records.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and train junior staff while supporting workflow optimization.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with a strong focus on data integrity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and laboratory data management systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Skills

• Wet Chemistry
• Time Management
• Deductive Reasoning
• Critical Thinking
• Analytical Instrumentation

About the Company

Serving customers since 2004, Eagle offers the highest quality in preparation testing for sterility, bacterial endotoxins, microbial detection, beyond-use dating (BUD) determination and active ingredient potency. State-of-the-art equipment, combined with the experience and knowledge of our team, makes Eagle the best choice for all testing needs. The Eagle team is committed not only to performing the best quality control testing, but also working relentlessly with our customers on solutions if tests receive unexpected results. Learn more at the Role

The Analytical Chemist I performs routine chemical analyses in a high-volume laboratory environment, with an emphasis on HPLC, assay, potency, and impurity testing. This role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant execution of laboratory procedures, maintaining adherence to SOPs and regulatory standards. The position provides support for laboratory operations, data integrity, and quality compliance under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical analyses, including HPLC, assay, potency, and impurity testing, in accordance with SOPs.
• Conduct environmental and laboratory testing as required.
• Track samples, test progress, and report results accurately using EagleTrax or other laboratory management systems.
• Identify unexpected test results and communicate promptly to the supervisor, providing initial troubleshooting where applicable.
• Operate, maintain, and perform basic calibration and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments, ensuring equipment operates within calibration guidelines and reporting failures promptly.
• Maintain familiarity with all applicable equipment, laboratory systems, and SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, and regulatory standards, including cGMP, cGLP, ISO 17025, USP, and A2LA.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe laboratory work areas, adhering to all safety requirements.
• Accurately document all laboratory work, maintaining complete and current records.
• Assist with backup support for other laboratory workstations as needed.
• Participate in team discussions, support laboratory goals, and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Assist with laboratory compliance audits, safety audits, and other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a regulated laboratory environment preferred.
• Experience with HPLC, UV-Vis, or other analytical instrumentation a plus.
• Knowledge of cGMP, cGLP, ISO 17025, USP, and A2LA standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate data entry and documentation.
• Ability to work independently under supervision while collaborating with team members.
• Basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills for analytical instruments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and laboratory information systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Required Skills

• Wet Chemistry - Intermediate
• Time Management - Advanced
• Deductive Reasoning - Intermediate
• Critical Thinking - Intermediate
• Analytical Instrumentation - Intermediate

Preferred Skills

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Company Description

Chemspire Ingredients specializes in the distribution of cosmetic ingredients to the personal care industry. The company represents Symrise, a global leader in the manufacturing of flavors, fragrances, and cosmetic ingredients. With a focus on premium-quality products and innovative solutions, Chemspire Ingredients supports its clients in creating exceptional personal care products. Located in Boonton, NJ, the company maintains a strong reputation for excellence and industry expertise.

S-M Industries a sister business run by Dawn Mahon seeks to expand it's sales team. The optimal candidate will have prior experience in selling commodity chemicals to personal care, food as well as industrial chemical markets

The combination of Chemspire and S-M Industries will offer customers a full suite of chemical solutions ranging from commodity to specialty chemicals!

This individual will report into the S-M Industries commodity business unit.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Chemical Sales Representative, located in Boonton, NJ. The position involves building and maintaining relationships with clients, identifying potential customers, providing technical product knowledge, and promoting the sale of commodity chemical ingredients. The role also includes maintaining product portfolios, preparing sales reports, and achieving established sales and business development targets.

Qualifications

• Proven sales skills including client relationship development, negotiation, and achieving sales goals
• Strong knowledge of chemical and/or cosmetic ingredients
• Ability to conduct market research, analyze trends, and identify business opportunities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred
• Experience in the chemical, cosmetic, or personal care industry is a plus
• Experience with CRM systems
• Individuals must be able to prove prior sales successes!

Food Applications Assistant

Gold Coast Ingredients, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of food flavors and colors. Development and progress have always been a crucial aspect of the way we do business, as we strive to achieve the perfect synergy between the precision of food science and the craft of artisan flavor making.

Our Application Lab collaborates with our R&D Department and customers to evaluate flavors in a wide variety of products to ensure they meet our customers’ requirements.

In the position of Applications Assistant, responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

·      Apply and evaluate flavors and other ingredients in customer applications to validate acceptability, optimize performance, and troubleshoot potential functional or flavor issues

·      Create new application prototypes for product development initiatives, with a focus on beverage formulas

·      Identify flavor systems that improve product performance and acceptability by masking undesirable tastes generated by vitamins, proteins, or other functional ingredients

·      Collaborate with Flavorists by providing guidance on how to improve flavor performance in specific beverage or food applications

·      Evaluate and record results of testing including product attributes, formulations, and processing parameters; maintain in an organized manner

·      Communicates results/observations to manager

·      Maintain appropriate inventories of commonly used ingredients and laboratory supplies

·      Maintain accurate and complete records

·      Maintain an organized work area, following GMP’s

Qualifications:

·      Bachelor’s Degree Required – Food Science or related field

·      Lab experience in the food industry a plus

·      Culinary experience a plus

·      Beverage experience a plus

·      Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with other employees of the organization

·      Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize while maintaining attention to detail

·      Self-motivated, resourceful, creative, teachable

·      Ability to multi-task and manage time

Compensation Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

· Medical insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Account

· 401(k) with employer contribution

· ESOP