Sr. R&D Gummy Formulator

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and refine gummy supplement formulations to meet quality, sensory, and regulatory requirements.
• Execute bench-top and pilot-scale development work, including formula adjustments to improve consistency, stability, and manufacturability.
• Perform shelf-life and stability assessments to verify product integrity over time.
• Identify and assess ingredients such as active compounds, flavor systems, sweeteners, colors, and processing aids that align with product claims and clean-label objectives.
• Optimize texture, flavor release, sweetness perception, and overall consumer experience.
• Ensure all products and processes comply with applicable regulatory standards, including FDA regulations, cGMP requirements, dietary supplement guidelines, and allergen management protocols.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including raw material specifications, validation records, formulation data, and allergen tracking documentation.
• Support regulatory activities related to product claims, supplement facts panels, and labeling accuracy.
• Cook up supplier approval activities and confirm ingredient quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Drive initiatives focused on production efficiency, cost reduction, product consistency, and sensory enhancement.
• Partner closely with departments including Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and Commercial teams to support successful product launches.
• Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing or formulation challenges during scale-up and production.
• Contribute to maintaining audit-ready documentation and lifecycle records for products and batches.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members while promoting safe and scientifically sound development practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or another related scientific discipline; advanced education is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Pectin Gummy formulation development within dietary supplements and nutraceuticals.
• Demonstrated expertise specifically in gummy formulation and processing is essential.
• Strong understanding of gummy systems including vegan applications, texture balancing, mouthfeel optimization, and sweetness modulation.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, cGMP standards, 21 CFR Part 111 requirements, labeling compliance, ingredient safety evaluation, GRAS considerations, and allergen controls.
• Experience evaluating raw materials, managing supplier relationships, and balancing formulation performance with cost considerations.
• Familiarity with analytical and quality testing methods such as rheology, pH testing, texture analysis, stability protocols, and shelf-life evaluation.
• Knowledge of sensory testing techniques and flavor profile development for consumer-friendly products.
• Effective project management skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines and cross-department initiatives simultaneously.

Pay

$130,000-150,000 base plus benefits

Schedule

Onsite in South Florida

Relocation assistance is available

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Application

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