Product Developer Protein Bars - Barebells · Southeast

About the Role

As a Product Developer for Barebells in the US, you will work hands‑on with the development of our protein bars for the US market. This is a product development role centred on formulation and product performance. You will support projects across the development cycle – from early prototypes to products running in production – developing your ability to deliver on taste, texture, and consistency  will work with products that need to hold up in manufacturing, where small changes in formulation or process have immediate impact.

• Support the development and refinement of protein bar formulations
• Contribute to projects from development through to commercial launch
• Assist in ensuring products perform in manufacturing, including co‑man environments
• Work with production partners during scale‑up and troubleshooting
• Support optimisation of texture, taste, and nutritional targets
• Assist with formulation updates and ingredient evaluations
• Maintain structured documentation of development work
• Support shelf‑life and stability work
• Stay up to date on ingredients and trends within protein bars and functional nutrition

• Work with the leading protein bar brand in the US
• A hands‑on role, close to both product and production
• High pace, short decision paths, and direct collaboration
• Clear involvement in product launches and improvements
• Opportunity to grow within product development and take on increasing responsibility
• Work alongside cross‑functional teams and gain exposure to real business decisions

You have a foundation in food science and around 1–3 years of hands‑on experience in product development within the food industry.

You have worked with formulation and have a basic understanding of how products behave in manufacturing environments. You are interested in developing your skills further within product performance, ingredients, and scaling.

You are structured, curious, and comfortable working both practically and analytically. You take ownership of your work and are motivated to learn and grow within product development.

You have a genuine interest in protein bars, functional nutrition, and products where taste and performance go hand in hand.

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or similar
• 1–3 years of experience in product development / R&D within the food industry
• Experience with in food product development; exposure to protein products, snack bars, bakery, confectionery, or functional foods is a plus
• Interest in formulation, ingredient functionality, and product performance
• Exposure to manufacturing, scale‑up or production environments is a plus
• Structured and proactive way of working
• Strong willingness to learn and develop within product development

The expected salary range for this role is $60,000–$75,000. Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and location.

Vitamin Well USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.