Formulation Chemist

Rhyz, Inc•West Valley City, UT

About The Position

The Formulation Chemist is a Food Scientist and member of Wasatch Labs' Research & Development team, helping bring new and existing food, beverage, and dietary products from concept to commercialization. The company specializes in liquid and semi-liquid products across a variety of viscosities and flexible packaging formats. The role applies food science principles, creativity, and technical expertise to develop formulations that meet customer and business needs. The chemist creates product formulations and benchtop prototypes and supports product scale-up from the lab through production. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams and participates in customer and sales discussions to understand customer goals and support successful project outcomes. Reporting to the R&D Manager, the chemist uses scientific principles and feedback from internal and external partners to refine formulations, support pilot plant activities, and transition products from concept through commercialization. The position offers hands-on product development, continuous learning, and a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field, and at least 2 years of relevant product development experience; OR a bachelor's and master's degree in one of these fields or a related scientific field.
Knowledge of food science principles and product formulation techniques.
Ability to conduct laboratory and benchtop testing and interpret experimental results.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Proficiency with standard software applications used for documentation, data analysis, and communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food, beverage, nutritional, or ingredient product development.
Experience supporting pilot plant trials or commercial production scale-up.
Familiarity with ingredient functionality, food processing, and manufacturing operations.
Knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
Experience preparing technical documentation, specifications, or manufacturing instructions.
Exposure to customer-facing interactions or technical support activities.

Responsibilities

Develop paper formulations and benchtop prototypes for new and existing food, beverage, and dietary products for flexible packaging.
Evaluate product performance and adjust formulations based on testing results, project goals, and stakeholder feedback.
Support product development projects from concept through commercialization.
Participate in pilot plant trials, production runs, and scale-up activities to help ensure successful manufacturing implementation.
Collaborate with R&D team members and cross-functional partners to evaluate product quality, functionality, stability, and manufacturability.
Prepare prototypes and supporting documentation for customer review and evaluation.
Participate in customer and sales meetings to support project objectives and gain insight into customer needs.
Maintain accurate records of formulations, testing results, observations, and project progress.
Draft manufacturing procedures, product specifications, and technical documentation for review and approval.
Follow applicable food safety, quality, regulatory, and company requirements throughout the product development process.