R&D Scientist- Nutraceutical

Lead the development and commercialization of innovative nutraceutical products from concept through market launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development and commercialization projects from ideation through market launch.
• Develop and optimize tablet, capsule, and powder formulations.
• Conduct bench-top trials, plant trials, scale-up, and process validation activities.
• Partner with Sales, customers, R&D, Operations, Quality, and Packaging to deliver innovative product solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, including Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs), product specifications, and label reviews.
• Coordinate shelf-life studies, prototype development, and commercialization support.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and identify formulation and process improvements.
• Support ingredient sourcing, packaging selection, and quality certifications, including Kosher, Organic, and GFCO.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on product development experience with tablets, capsules, or powder formulations within the nutraceutical or sports nutrition industry.
• Strong formulation skills with a solid understanding of ingredient functionality, flavor systems, sensory evaluation, and nutrition.
• Experience leading products through commercialization, including scale-up and manufacturing support.
• Experience conducting plant trials and process validation.
• Strong written, verbal, and customer-facing communication skills.
• Knowledge of Nutrition Facts, Supplement Facts, and shelf-life testing is a plus.

Pay

$100,000-$125,000