Research & Development Formulation Scientist

Topgum Canada Ltd • US,

20h • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We provide full-service contract manufacturing, bottling, and packaging solutions for gummy natural health products, supporting clients from concept through launch. Operating within a regulated manufacturing environment, we are committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. The R&D Formulation Scientist is responsible for developing new formulas or improving current formulas to meet customer expectations with efficiency and process reliability through cross-functional partnerships. In this role, you’ll apply your formulation expertise, technical insight, and project leadership to translate ideas into high‑quality, commercial‑ready products. You’ll collaborate closely with Gummy Tech Services, Operations, Product Development, and Quality to deliver formulations that are ready to scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutritional Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3+ years in gummy product development with nutraceutical experience strongly preferred.
• Formulation development and optimization for gummies, soft chews, dietary supplements, or functional food products.
• Scale-up and commercialization experience, translating bench-top formulas into robust manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, and dietary supplement regulations related to product development and manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and interactions, including actives, excipients, sweeteners, flavors, colors, and texturizing systems.
• Experience with process validation, product stability, and shelf-life evaluation.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical data, identify trends, and make data-driven formulation decisions.
• Knowledge of experimental design (DOE) and statistical analysis for formulation and process optimization.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment, testing methods, and documentation systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including mixing, cooking, depositing, drying, coating, and packaging.
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple development projects simultaneously.
• Technical report writing and documentation skills to support product development, validation, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools for formulation calculations, data evaluation, and project tracking.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills is mandatory.
• Must be well organized and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Work with a focus on Continuous Improvement

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid formulation experiments to bring multiple innovation ideas to life for new and existing business opportunities.
• Develop new products through benchtops, preparing them for successful scale up according to established critical process parameters and in close collaboration with Product Development and Gummy Tech Services.
• Lead formulation revisions based on customer's needs, process improvement, regulatory and quality requirement, and alternative raw material supplier etc.
• Interface and collaborate with internal departments including purchasing, manufacturing, inventory control, quality assurance/quality control, sales and customer service as required.
• Adhere to company guidelines, including cGMPs, SOPs and safety procedures.
• Maintain organized work environment and equipment to support consistent experimentation and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level