What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior R&D Manager - Gummies position at CPS, Inc.?
The Manager of R&D will serve as a forward-thinking leader responsible for driving innovation and continuous improvement within a growing gummy product portfolio. This individual will lead the development of new formats and flavors while enhancing the taste, functionality, and overall performance of existing products.
This role requires a strong understanding of market trends and ingredient science, along with close cross-functional collaboration to ensure products remain competitive and high-quality. The position will also play a key role in scaling formulations from bench to full production, working closely with external partners such as flavor houses and contract research organizations (CROs).
This is a highly hands-on role, with a significant portion of time spent in the lab developing and testing formulations and processes.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Formula Development & Optimization
$110,000 - $140,000
Benefits Available
Requirements / Skills:
This role requires a strong understanding of market trends and ingredient science, along with close cross-functional collaboration to ensure products remain competitive and high-quality. The position will also play a key role in scaling formulations from bench to full production, working closely with external partners such as flavor houses and contract research organizations (CROs).
This is a highly hands-on role, with a significant portion of time spent in the lab developing and testing formulations and processes.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Formula Development & Optimization
- Develop and refine innovative gummy formulations
- Lead and manage research initiatives with external partners, including CROs and flavor houses
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation for formulations, ingredient specifications, and optimization work
- Establish and manage a clear framework for ingredient specifications and standards
- Prepare and iterate samples for internal testing and evaluation
- Partner with Operations to identify and implement opportunities for formulation and process improvements
- Conduct detailed sensory evaluations to assess flavor, texture, appearance, and solubility
- Incorporate consumer insights and feedback into product enhancements and new development
- Perform laboratory testing and physical measurements to ensure consistency and quality
- Research and evaluate trending ingredients, including their functionality and applications
- Identify opportunities to improve current products for optimal taste and efficacy
- Stay current on scientific research and emerging technologies within the industry
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of food safety regulations and industry standards
- Ensure all products meet established safety and quality requirements
- Uphold a close, organized, and compliant laboratory environment
$110,000 - $140,000
Benefits Available
Requirements / Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in food science or a related scientific field is required
- 4 years of experience in the food science industry, including experience developing functional gummy products (e.g., gummies containing active ingredients)
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work independently to achieve objectives
- Demonstrated willingness to challenge conventional approaches and drive innovation
- Experience collaborating effectively with external partners, particularly flavor houses
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to scientific rigor
- High emotional intelligence and a passion for creating positive product experiences
- If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Mike Ribando at mribando@cps4jobs.com.
Salary : $110,000 - $140,000