About the Role
We are seeking an innovative and motivated Applications Scientist to join our Technical team. This role focuses on dietary supplement and functional food product development, supporting projects from concept through commercialization.
The Applications Scientist collaborates closely with Sales, Production, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams to develop custom formulations, prepare prototypes, and support new product launches for customers.
Depending on experience and qualifications, the position may be filled at either Applications Scientist I or Applications Scientist II level.
This is an excellent opportunity for scientists who enjoy combining formulation science, customer collaboration, and product innovation in a fast-moving nutraceutical environment.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development & Innovation
- Design and develop custom formulations for dietary supplements and functional food products
- Prepare prototype samples and conduct developmental testing
- Perform sensory evaluation and product optimization
- Evaluate ingredient functionality and assist with raw material qualification
- Support pilot runs, scale-up, and first production launches
Customer & Sales Collaboration
- Partner with the Sales team to support new product ideation and customer innovation projects
- Participate in technical customer meetings and consultations
- Develop formulation concepts and technical documentation for customer proposals
Formulation Costing & Commercial Support
- Perform formulation costing and quote preparation
- Identify cost optimization opportunities through ingredient sourcing and formulation improvements
- Support inventory and logistics considerations during product development
Regulatory & Technical Documentation
- Prepare and maintain R&D documentation including:
- Preliminary Product Specifications (PPS)
- Ingredient qualification documentation
- Packaging qualification records
- Support development of food safety plans and regulatory documentation
- Assist with label review and supplement facts panels
Cross-Functional Technical Support
- Provide technical support to Production, QA/QC, Regulatory, and Logistics teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to formulation and product development
Application Lab Support
- Maintain ingredient and sample inventory for formulation work
- Ensure proper organization and maintenance of the application laboratory
- Support lab equipment calibration and documentation
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher in:
- Food Science
- Nutrition
- Chemistry / Biochemistry
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Food Technology
- Or a related scientific field
Experience
Applications Scientist I
- 1+ year experience in food or dietary supplement product development
Applications Scientist II
- 3–5+ years experience in dietary supplement or functional food formulation
- Experience managing product development projects from concept to commercialization
Desired Skills
- Knowledge of dietary supplement and functional food formulation
- Experience with powder blends, drink mixes, capsules, tablets, or functional ingredients
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent organization and project management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
