Product Development Scientist II

Innovative Labs•Springville, UT

About The Position

The Product Development Scientist II drives product innovation from concept through pilot scale. The role develops food and dietary supplement products in liquid, gel, or powdered formats, translating customer concepts into commercially viable formulations. It requires scientific expertise, creative problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to support formulation development, accurate documentation, and alignment with regulatory and cost constraints.

Requirements

Solid understanding of formulation science, processing technologies, and stability considerations in food and dietary supplements.
Familiarity with FDA labeling regulations (21 CFR Part 101) and cGMP standards.
Technical knowledge of flavor systems and flavor development for ingestible products.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects.
High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, and use of lab management or formulation software.
Effective communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Creativity and initiative in overcoming formulation and process challenges.
At least 2 years of product development experience in the food, beverage, or dietary supplement industries, or a bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition, Biochemistry, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Experience with laboratory equipment, including pH probes, sample preparation, and experimental testing.
Proven experience applying cGMPs in a laboratory or production environment.

Responsibilities

Develop food and dietary supplement formulations in liquid, gel, or powder formats that meet customer specifications, cost targets, processing needs, stability requirements, and label claims.
Partner with Sales to provide technical support during customer interactions and maintain clear communication throughout development.
Research and evaluate ingredients using vendor documentation, scientific literature, and market data to identify formulation opportunities.
Produce, test, and assess bench-top prototypes, refining formulas to meet quality, sensory, and performance standards.
Prepare ingredient statements and Supplement/Nutrition Facts panels using Skusafe or equivalent tools.
Maintain formulation records, laboratory notebooks, and approval forms in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Support transition of formulations from R&D to scale-up, pilot runs, and manufacturing.
Collaborate with Sales, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to support timely product commercialization.
Stay informed about industry trends, technologies, and regulatory updates relevant to food and supplement formulation.
Manage concurrent projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Perform additional duties as needed to support department goals.