Product Development Scientist

Innovative Labs•Springville, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Development Scientist plays a key role in driving product innovation from concept through pilot scale. This role focuses on developing food and dietary supplement products in liquid, gel, or powdered formats, turning customer concepts into commercially viable formulations. The position requires scientific expertise, creative problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful formulation development, documentation accuracy, 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
Analytical mindset with strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability
Excellent organizational and time management skills; capable of managing multiple projects effectively
High attention to detail with strong documentation discipline
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and use of lab management or formulation software
Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Demonstrated creativity and initiative in overcoming formulation and process challenges
Minimum of 2 years of experience in product development within the food, beverage, or dietary supplement industries or bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition, Biochemistry, or a related field from an accredited institution
Experience with laboratory equipment (i.e. pH probe, sample preparation, and experimental testing)
Proven experience applying cGMPs in a laboratory or production environment

Responsibilities

Develop food and dietary supplement formulations (liquid, gel, or powder) that align with 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 all development stages
Research and evaluate ingredients through vendor documentation, scientific literature, and market data to identify innovative formulation opportunities
Produce, test, and assess bench-top prototypes; refine formulas to meet quality, sensory, and performance standards
Prepare accurate ingredient statements and Supplement/Nutrition Facts panels using Skusafe or equivalent tools
Manage documentation including 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 cross-functional teams—Sales, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations—to ensure timely product commercialization
Stay informed about emerging industry trends, technologies, and regulatory updates relevant to food and supplement formulation
Manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Perform additional duties as needed to support the goals of the department