Product Development Scientist

POSITION PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This scientist will be responsible for developing formulas (liquid, powder, capsule), flavor work, and validating methods to support manufacturing and new products; instrument or equipment set up, troubleshooting, maintenance, and blend validation, and training other formulators in the lab.

• Create new formulas for customers and formulate great tasting products
• Performs technical support for new product, to ensure product is ready for production run
• Creates the Batch Records for production runs.
• Troubleshoots any issues related to the materials of the product run
• Finds solutions to help machines run better for the product run
• Approves all changes to Batch Records
• Gather and compile supplier documentation.

This description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may be requested to perform other duties as requested.

• Undergraduate degree in Food Science with 3-5 years experience in related field.
• Related manufacturing experience (5 years) primarily in formulation and flavor work.
  • We work with many pre-workout/energy brands, so experience working with caffeine is a plus.

• Highly motivated, creative and independent performer with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high pressure environment.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• High ethical standards with the ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and communications skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Must be able to follow all safety guidelines.

The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.

• Laboratory environment which may include long hours standing, sitting, bending, twisting, walking, climbing stairs, strong and/or unusual odors.