R&D - Formulation Scientist

R&D
- Formulation Scientist

Pay rate: $40 - $46/hr on W2

Location:

Englewood, NJ Duration: 9 months

You understand the profitability of your brand(s) / product(s) and know what steps to take to improve the results. You understand how to grow volume and revenue. You understand the profitability levers linked to R&D and how to use them efficiently (NRM, 5S, Sustainability…). You collaborate with the cross-functional team to deliver the P&L testing and challenging pricing assumptions & financial models, managing budgets effectively and tracking performance.

You can link your R&D work to consumer needs, business growth and value opportunities. Holiday Schedule
- Work Schedule
- Start Date Feb 1, 2025 End Date Dec 31, 2025 Date Supplier Briefing Completed (new)  Reason for Hire Specialized Knowledge/Expertise Additional Job Details

Notes:
Candidates should have experience with any of the following:
Powders, capsules, gummies, food science, experience in healthcare/pharma space.

WHO ARE WE? Established in 2018, client's US-centric Health & Wellbeing business is a collective of fast-growing, science-backed companies powering a lifestyle of wellbeing designed for a lifetime of possibilities. Comprised of Liquid I.V., Nutrafol, OLLY, Onnit, Smarty Pants, Welly and Equilibra (in Italy), the Health & Wellbeing Collect operates with a start-up mindset and is supporting consumers on their proactive wellbeing journey by bringing innovative products to the market.

client identified Health & Wellbeing as a key growth space for the future and has built the business through a clear M&A criteria and growth strategy to €1bn+ turnover, delivering double-digit, volume-led growth quarter after quarter. You will be part of the Global team which is responsible for launching H&W's brands across the world. This cross functional team has end to end responsibility for international expansion of the brands in a fast-paced environment.

If you are excited about the prospect of bringing disruptive brands across the world this role is for you OUR BUSINESS client's Health & Wellbeing Group holds the company's functional dietary supplement brands and the portfolio of brands that includes Equilibra (Italy) and US acquired brands Olly, LiquidIV, Smarty Pants, Welly, Onnit. Each brand is completely unique and focused on giving consumers superior experiences within their respective spaces and target segments.

For the acquired businesses, we are committed to continue growing this strategic business for client through international expansion of the acquired brands, utilizing c;ient scale and network in the markets.

The Product Development Scientist, Health & Wellbeing will be responsible for supporting the development of the best-in-class formulations to aid the growth ambition for the Health & Wellbeing Collective – specifically in relation to new product development and new market entry and the establishment of an external ecosystem technical partners/capabilities. The role will have cross functional interactions and coordination across Marketing, Supply chain, SEAC, Quality, Regulatory and external Contract labs & Raw material suppliers to ensure timely delivery of the objectives.

The role will be required to provide technical support related to formulation development and would cover a broad range of challenges – from designing consumer preferred robust formulas, to developing raw material and finished product spec, scaling up by leveraging external Contract labs and Collaborative manufacturers.

· Conduct research and development activities to create new gummy products and improve existing ones.
· Develop and optimize gummy formulations, ensuring product quality, consistency, and compliance with industry standards.
· Design and execute experiments to test new ingredients, flavors, and textures.
· Analyse data and interpret results to make informed decisions on product development.
· Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues related to gummy production.
· Ensuring statutory regulatory & legal compliances for products & process.
· Responsible for identifying and establishing appropriate…