Product Developer

Product Developer – New Product Commercialization

Reporting to the Product Development Manager, the Product Developer drives all aspects of new product commercialization, including the creation of product specifications and labels. The Product Developer coordinates R&D and commercialization activities carried out by external partners including flavor houses, contract manufacturers, raw material suppliers, and design agencies. The Product Developer participates in new product ideation, formulation, packaging development, manufacturing scale-up, and product stability assessments.

Important Note:

This is not a lab or benchtop R&D position. The Product Developer focuses on documentation, supplier collaboration, labeling, compliance, and cross‑functional product development.

• Drive rapid development of new products based on Nutrabolt’s strategic objectives, as identified during the stage gate process.
• Create new product briefs for external R&D partners, outlining formula and product requirements.
• Provide direction to external flavor house to attain desired sensory attributes.
• Design and administer basic sensory studies.
• Occasionally perform benchtop work to prepare product samples (not a laboratory environment).
• Develop and maintain finished product specifications for assigned projects.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure formula meets functional, compliance, costing, and consumer acceptability requirements.
• Validate packaging components: size/appearance (can, bottle, lid, scoop); label type and sizing for accurate design creation.
• In collaboration with the Quality department, establish appropriate finished‑good processing parameters and raw material/finished‑good testing methodology.
• Label development: coordinate claims and marketing copy development with internal stakeholders such as Marketing and Regulatory departments; provide necessary information to external designers for artwork development, including label content, packaging format and dielines; identify appropriate vendor for printed packaging; review and approve print proofing; set up label artwork across multiple printers and dielines; maintain technical documents for all project components within the internal system for reference and archival;
  
  create and manage product codes, BOMs and UPCs.
• Coordinate third‑party certification/registration processes as needed (NSF, LGC, Circana, WERCs, Kosher).
• Other objectives as assigned; may include ideation of new products and functional ingredients.
• Provide technical advisement for Quality, Regulatory, Brand, and contract manufacturers.
• Occasional travel to manufacturing sites to oversee pilots/first production or to assist with audits/new supplier qualification.
• Occasional travel to flavor houses to assist with onsite flavor development.
• Occasional attendance at industry trade shows or conferences.
• Review of scientific literature or new clinical study results.

• BA/BS in chemistry, biology, food science, chemical engineering, or another relevant science degree.
• Up to 2 years of experience in R&D or product development of consumer packaged goods (CPG), relevant to the job functions described above; internship experience is applicable.
• Interest in learning about the industry and Nutrabolt’s operating style.
• Able to deliver high‑quality work against tight timelines.
• Able to adapt quickly to evolving organizational goals and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with cGMP guidelines and FDA regulations related to dietary supplements and/or food and beverage industry.
• Requires onsite work five days per week.

• Competitive health insurance, life insurance, mental wellness programs, 401(k) matching, and a Lifestyle Spending Account.
• Unlimited vacation paid time off and volunteer time off.
• Discounts on C4 Energy, Cellucor, and XTEND products.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reimbursement for childcare, fertility treatments, legal fees, and other expenses through the Lifestyle Spending Account.

Nutrabolt is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.