Natural Product Specialist

Lazarus Naturals•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and research-driven Natural Product Specialist to help drive innovation in the food, beverage, and dietary supplements industry and support the product development process. This role will support product ideation, ensure scientific integrity behind health claims, and translate complex research into consumer-ready content.

Requirements

3-7 years of experience in Product, Natural Medicine, Nutrition, or related field
Bachelor’s degree in a Physical Science discipline (equivalent work experience may be considered)
Experienced with technical research documentation and interpreting scientific literature, clinical studies, and peer-reviewed research
Proven ability to translate scientific research into commercial product applications and customer-facing content
Skilled in preparing documents and presenting ideas and complex concepts to a diverse audience
Data-driven, with experience doing complex data analytics
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Solutions-oriented, proactively proposing new product ideas and directions
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and adapt to new situations
Knowledge or experience in the cannabis and/or health & wellness industry

Responsibilities

Lead conceptualization and development of product design for new dietary supplement products.
Review, evaluate and interpret scientific literature for product health claims/benefits, dosing specifications, and best ingredient forms. Ensuring functional products contain efficacious ingredients at scientifically backed inclusion levels, based on active ingredient profiles and corresponding research that directly supports consumer-facing functional claims.
Translate technical research documents supporting active ingredient functionality into customer facing literature and assets, including labeling, blogs, product pages, point-of-purchase, etc, that can clearly explain in common language how products are scientifically backed to support certain functionalities.
Collaborate and share insights with R&D to develop and document functional ingredient specifications and outline product specification standards
Lead sourcing efforts of new and existing active ingredients in partnership with R&D and Purchasing. Vet new suppliers for raw materials, ensuring that ingredients meet the specifications required to support making functional claims, factoring in the cost, quality, flavor, and vendor reliability to support our product goals and standards.
Prepare reports to display how the product specifications and functional inclusion levels compare to market and consumer trends.
Conduct research and prepare reports on market and customer trends.
Prepare research on customer feedback to help support how the portfolio should be expanded or changed to best serve our customers and offer better, more competitive products as it relates to functionality.
Champion the research-informed product vision and strategy, ensuring product design is consistent with business strategy and product quality standards.
Proactively research the CBD/cannabis industry, natural medicine industry and other parallel industries for product differentiation opportunities, category growth and unique value.
Proactively stay informed on new developments and research in natural medicine and cannabis.
Ensure product claims are met and validated on an ongoing basis.
Collaborate with PLM/Brand/Sales/Marketing teams to ensure intended product uses are clearly communicated and product positioning aligns with technical capabilities

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance, FSA/HSA for eligible plans, life insurance, EAP, and more)
Five weeks PTO & three paid holidays per year
Employee discount program
Fully stocked kitchen
401(k) plan

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