Manager, R&D Dry formulation

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

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!

The Manager, R&D will lead dry dose formulation and lab technician teams to deliver high‑quality products on time, which will lead to successful large‑scale manufacturing. Leveraging and collaborating with external partners, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new technologies to improve existing formulations and incorporate into novel innovation. This role will oversee RFQs, internal formulations, bench top and pilot deliverables for new product development.

• Lead R&D Projects:
  Manage new and existing projects, assign formulation requests, and oversee product development from benchtop to commercialization.
• Team Management:
  Supervise employees to meet deadlines, provide support, and foster a culture of innovation, learning, and constructive feedback.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Maintain internal communication and alignment with departments such as quality, procurement, sales, operations, and project management.
• Formulation & Documentation:
  Create formulations, calculate potencies, document raw materials, product specification and manufacturing direction, and manage costing.
• Production Oversight:
  Ensure smooth transitions from lab to pilot to full‑scale production, working closely with operations and quality teams on the floor.
• Format Expertise:
  Develop supplement format with primary focus on tablets, capsules, and powders.
• Customer Engagement:
  Participate in customer visits and trials, and work directly with clients to develop customized formulations.
• Technical Leadership:
  Provide guidance and troubleshooting support post‑launch, and evaluate technical feasibility of new products.
• Innovation & Strategy:
  Drive innovation programs, evaluate new ingredients and technologies, and align product opportunities with business priorities.
• Professional Standards:
  Demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and strong organizational, mathematical, and communication skills.
• Additional Duties:
  Accept other responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

• Additional Duties:
  Accept other responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
• 5-10 years' experience in the development of nutritional products.
• Quality:
  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. (Bilingual Spanish a plus).
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations a must.
• Knowledge of dietary supplement ingredients and their efficacy of use.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of personnel with the utmost professionalism.
• Ability to handle multiple, rapidly changing and conflicting priorities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and technology used to accomplish product performance results.
• Ability to work minimal supervision while remaining productive at all times.
• Physical requirements include standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 25 lbs.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or a related field with 5 to 10 years of experience.

• No‑cost vision insurance (yes, you read that right!), 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…