What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Flavor Specialist position at PRONTO Manufacturing & Fulfillment?
About The Job
We’re a fast-growing food supplement manufacturer building high-quality, science-driven products — and we’re looking for an Experienced R&D Flavor Specialist to join our team.
This role sits at the intersection of flavor science, formulation, and real-world manufacturing. Our primary focus is powder-based supplements, so your expertise in flavor creation, masking, and application will be critical in developing products that not only perform — but taste exceptional. You’ll take ownership of flavor development from concept through production, working hands-on with formulations and collaborating closely with production and quality teams to ensure scalability and consistency.
What You’ll Be Doing
We are a growing dietary supplement manufacturer specializing in high-quality powder formulations. Our focus is on combining science, manufacturing excellence, and great consumer experience — including taste. As we expand, we’re looking for driven, hands-on experts who want to make a real impact and help shape the future of our product portfolio.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a key role in building standout products in a fast-growing company. You’ll have real ownership, work on challenging formulations, and directly influence the quality and success of products in the market.
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Manassas, Virginia
To Apply
If you’re passionate about flavor science and want to create products that truly stand out — we’d love to hear from you.
We’re a fast-growing food supplement manufacturer building high-quality, science-driven products — and we’re looking for an Experienced R&D Flavor Specialist to join our team.
This role sits at the intersection of flavor science, formulation, and real-world manufacturing. Our primary focus is powder-based supplements, so your expertise in flavor creation, masking, and application will be critical in developing products that not only perform — but taste exceptional. You’ll take ownership of flavor development from concept through production, working hands-on with formulations and collaborating closely with production and quality teams to ensure scalability and consistency.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and optimize flavors for powder-based supplement products
- Work hands-on with formulations to ensure taste, stability, and performance
- Apply flavor masking techniques (e.g., for bitterness, off-notes, active ingredients)
- Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams to bring formulations into manufacturing
- Support scale-up from lab to production, ensuring flavor consistency at larger volumes
- Evaluate raw materials and flavor systems for compatibility and performance
- Troubleshoot flavor-related issues during production
- Create and maintain clear documentation (formulations, trials, SOPs)
- Stay up to date with trends and innovations in flavor science and functional ingredients
- At least 1 year of proven experience in flavor development / flavor applications / flavor science
- Background in food science, chemistry, nutrition, or a related field
- Experience working with powder formulations (supplements experience is a strong advantage)
- Strong understanding of flavor systems, masking techniques, and ingredient interactions
- Ability to translate lab formulations into scalable production processes
- Hands-on, proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- Clear communication and solid documentation practices
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Experience in dietary supplements or nutraceuticals
- Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing
- Background in flavor houses or flavor application roles (e.g., flavor technician, flavorist, applications scientist)
- Experience with functional or active ingredient flavor challenges
- Full-time, on-site role
- 2 weeks of paid vacation per year
- 7 annual paid holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance
- 401(k) plan eligibility
We are a growing dietary supplement manufacturer specializing in high-quality powder formulations. Our focus is on combining science, manufacturing excellence, and great consumer experience — including taste. As we expand, we’re looking for driven, hands-on experts who want to make a real impact and help shape the future of our product portfolio.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a key role in building standout products in a fast-growing company. You’ll have real ownership, work on challenging formulations, and directly influence the quality and success of products in the market.
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Manassas, Virginia
To Apply
If you’re passionate about flavor science and want to create products that truly stand out — we’d love to hear from you.