Naxawellness is a leader in naturopathy, offering scientifically backed natural health solutions that promote holistic well-being. With a focus on the synergy between nature and science, our products are designed to support the body’s natural healing processes.
Senior Formulation & Product Development Scientist
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 3 – 8 years
- Location: Lagos
- Job Field: Pharmaceutical , Science
Role Overview:
- The Formulation & Product Development Scientist will work closely with our Research Coordinator and Head of Product Innovation (external consultant) to translate research insights into stable, effective, market-ready herbal formulations.
- You will support innovation, run experiments, improve existing formulas, and contribute to the development of our upcoming clinical-grade product line.
Key Responsibilities:
Formulation & Development
- Support the development of herbal/nutraceutical formulations (powders, teas, liquid extracts, capsules).
- Conduct pre-formulation trials, ingredient compatibility tests, and optimization experiments.
- Work with standardized extracts, herbal powders, and nutraceutical actives.
- Improve solubility, taste, stability, and functional performance of formulas.
R&D Support
- Assist in literature review, ingredient research, and data gathering.
- Maintain formulation sheets, research notes, and R&D documentation.
- Work closely with the Research Coordinator to validate scientific evidence for ingredients.
Stability & Quality
- Conduct stability studies and support QC testing.
- Evaluate shelf-life, moisture levels, pH, microbial load, and organoleptic properties.
- Ensure R&D batches meet internal quality standards.
Qualifications / Education:
- BSc/MSc in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Food Science, or related fields.
- 3–8 years experience in formulation development (pharmaceutical, herbal, nutraceutical, functional food, or supplements).
- Strong understanding of herbal ingredients, excipients, interactions, and product stability.
- Experience with powder mixing, extraction, granulation, or liquid formulation (any is fine).
- Solid documentation skills and attention to detail.
- Passion for science, innovation, and evidence-based natural medicine.
Ideal Candidate
- You enjoy hands-on lab/R&D work.
- You understand formulation science beyond theory.
- You can troubleshoot ingredient interactions and improve product performance.
- You want to be part of a forward-thinking African herbal wellness company.
- You can collaborate but also take initiative and think independently.
Method of Application
Please send your CV to hello@naxawellness.com with the subject line: “Formulation Scientist Application”
