Gummy R&D Technician

Company Summary

For over 60 years, Meri Cal has been at the forefront of innovation in the dietary supplement industry, delivering custom manufacturing and packaging solutions with passion and precision. With state‑of‑the‑art facilities in Southern California and Ogden, UT, we transform ideas into high‑quality products—from research and development to the finished products. Our team, with over 30 years of combined experience, is dedicated to crafting exceptional gummies, probiotics, tablets, capsules, chewables, and powders using clinically‑backed ingredients.

At Meri Cal, we don’t just meet expectations—we exceed them, every time. Join us and be part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking team shaping the future of nutrition!

No sponsorship/transfer available.

The Gummy R&D Technician is responsible for supporting the R&D Gummy product and process development following cGMP and/or SOPs. The technician works closely with the Gummy Formulation Scientist or Gummy Formulator to conduct daily R&D activities that meet customer and company requirements.

• Operate as part of a team or independently in all aspects, including picking and transporting raw materials, returning them to their appropriate locations, and completing raw material transactions in the ERP system.
• Clean and sanitize machinery and equipment used in the department to prepare them for subsequent use.
• Weigh, blend, heat, and otherwise process raw materials for new and existing formulas following cGMP and/or SOPs to comply with customer and company requirements.
• Receive and evaluate new raw materials, maintaining accurate records for future reference.
• Conduct raw material evaluations with direction from R&D Gummy Formulation Scientist or Gummy Formulator, evaluating physical and organoleptic discrepancies in raw materials and finished product results.
• Maintain a clean, organized lab space at all times.
• Prepare prototypes on the bench independently and conduct process measurements for new or existing formulas and finished prototypes using laboratory test instrumentation, recording results for future reference.
• Support new product launches by monitoring scale‑up and commercialization runs, communicating feedback and suggestions to teams in a timely manner.
• Adhere to company guidelines, including cGMP, SOPs, and safety procedures.
• Interface with internal departments—maintenance, purchasing, manufacturing, inventory control, quality assurance, quality control, sales, and customer service—as required.

• High school diploma and at least two years of lab and/or manufacturing experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a science field.
• Excellent attention to detail, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness; consistently seeks ways to improve and promote quality, applying feedback to enhance performance and monitoring own work to ensure quality.
• Proficiency with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across all units of measure, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and strong familiarity with the metric system.
• Ability to calculate and mix batches and other solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and accurate typing ability.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and rapidly changing priorities to meet deadlines.

• No‑cost vision insurance; employer‑paid life insurance; paid company holidays; generous paid time off; sick leave; employee assistance program; and a comprehensive wellness program.
• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans for you and your dependents.
• Exceptional supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospitalization indemnity plans, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $20.00 – $24.00 per hour. Compensation offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and/or education.

Meri Cal is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. For accommodation requests, please contact

Meri Cal uses E‑Verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

Shift schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.