Formulator

BioMar Group a global leader in sustainable aquaculture feed is seeking a meticulous and experienced Formulator to join our Quality & Formulation Department in Wuxi. This critical role is responsible for accurate and efficient maintenance and optimization of feed formulations. You will ensure that all formulations meet precise nutritional specifications cost targets and regulatory requirements.

KeyObjectives and Responsibilities

• Formulation Management: Calculate and maintain accurate and cost-effective feed formulations using formulation software. Identify opportunities to improve product margins without compromising quality or performance
• Quality & Specification Adherence: Ensure all formulations strictly comply with defined nutritional profiles ingredient specifications quality standards and internal SOPs
• New Formulation Co-development: under the guidance of the product technical team you will create new products that meet market expectations while matching cost industrial and sustainability targets
• Raw Material Database: Maintain and update the raw material nutrient and cost database to ensure formulation accuracy and integrity
• Cost & Price Strategy: Model and manage product cost structures in response to expected ingredient market scenarios (e.g. commodity price volatility supply chain shifts)
• Documentation & Compliance: Prepare and maintain all necessary formulation documentation ensuring full traceability and compliance with company and local regulatory standards
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Liaise effectively with Product Technical Purchasing Plant and Quality teams
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and implement opportunities to improve formulation processes data accuracy and workflow efficiency
• Inspect raw material suppliers and visit customers

Reporting Line

• This position reports to the Director of Quality & Formulation Department of our Wuxi JV. You will also have dotted line reporting to BIOMAR Global formulation team.

Qualifications&Experience

• Masters degree and above in Aquatic Animal Nutrition Animal Nutrition Aquatic Sciences Aquaculture Food Science Chemistry or a related field
• 3 years of hands-on experience in feed formulation aquaculture experience preferred
• Mandatory proficiency in feed formulation software (e.g. Allix Format Brill Adifo)
• Strong understanding of raw material nutritional values anti-nutritional factors and their application in feed

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent numerical analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Good communication skills in both Mandarin and English (written and spoken) able to have professional communication with the global team in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Clear logic and strong computing ability
• A team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment
• Familiarity with basic problem-solving tools preferred
• Familiarity with global aquaculture-related standards such as ISO 9001 BAP ASC and Global G.A.P.

Personality

• Integrity honest realistic and pragmatic
• Sense of responsibility autonomy and willingness to improve skills through training and practice
• Good communication skills able to collaborate effectively with team members
• Team-oriented with the ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Results oriented

Work location and business trip activities

• Work location: Wuxi
• Approximately 20% of work time requires travel

Compensations benefits and development opportunities

• Competitive salary within the industry
• Full social insurance and housing fund coverage
• Comprehensive welfare
• Career development opportunities based on performance and skills

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